Rinconcito De Morelos

April 3, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings17
critical findings5

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE VALID IDENTIFICATION ON SELF TO PROVIDE TO INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME FOR VERIFICATION.MUST MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.THE PERSON ON SITE STATES THEY ARE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER BUT DOESN'T HAVE VALID IDENTIFICATION ON SELF TO PROVIDE TO THE INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME FOR VERIFICATION.MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLY STRIP IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING.MUST REMOVE FROM AREA AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND STORAGE SHELF,STORAGE RACK ALONG WALL AND UNDER TABLE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR ARTICLES ALONG WALL.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT AND DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/3/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE OOD GRADE BAGS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER FROM BASEMENT FOOR AND KEEP DRY. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA,DINING AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. • MUST REMOVE UNNECCESARY ARTICLES (PAPERS,BAGS,MAIL) FROM ON TOP AND INSIDE OF PANS AT STEAM TABLE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSEVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 25, 2017: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 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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