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Rinconcito Cubano Rest

May 2, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS BENEATH REAR DRY STOIRAGE SHELVINGS,IN SIDE CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS/SHELVINGS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE WALL MEET FLOOR BENEATH REAR FOOD PREP TABLE.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FRONT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAIN LINE MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINING INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 27, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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