Ricardo's Restaurant

July 13, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 56.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS .5LB.RAW BEEF 52.4F,3LBS. SHRIMP EMPANADAS 55.5F,2LBS. COOKED STEAK 55.7F,3.5LBS. CHIROZO 55.4F,3LBS. CHICKEN EMPANADA 58.2F,1 LB. COOKED FLAUTAS 54.1F,2- GALLONS COOKED SHELL FISH SOUP 55.2F,6LBS. COOKED PORK 51.1F-52.8F,5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 53.9F,4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 51.5F,4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN QUARTERS 53.0F,2LBS. COOKED PORK 51.0F,1LB. SHREEDED COOKED CHICKEN 55.9F,.5LB CHOPPED LETTUCE 52.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 67.5 LBS. $128.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGE IN HOT WATER TANK/MOP SINK AREA,ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.ALSO REAR DRY GOOD STORAGE AREA ATTACHED SHED DOOR , WALLS AND CEILINGS HAVE APPX."1/2-4" GAPS .MUST RODENT PROOF SHED.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/13/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK AND LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,REACH IN FREEZER,PREP COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WRAPPING STATION,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.FRYER CABINET,B.B.Q. PIT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM HOOD,FILTERS,WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR AREA ABOVE 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,INTERIOR TRIM ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR HOT WATER AREA,MISSING WINDOW SCREEN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES AT REAR 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND PIPES.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS AND ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR SHED STORAGE AREA.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 12, 2016: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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