Rinconcito De Morelos

November 23, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 49.2F AT THIS TIME.ALL COOLERS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR PROPER STORING OF ALL RAW MEATS HELD IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.
code 16
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: FOUND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT/LEFT BOTTOM CORNERS OF SAID DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF,ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND MISSING METAL DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE.
code 24
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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT COOLERS WERE NOTED,INTERIOR SHELVINGS OF COOLERS RUSTY REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER UNIT.
code 33
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 REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,SEAL OPENING ON UPPER WALL OVER THE 3 COMP SINK ALSO WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN FREEZER NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE.
code 36

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