Salsita

September 16, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED RE FRIED BEANS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 126.3F AND BLACK BEANS AT 79.0F IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED AN ESTIMATED 2 POUNDS OF BEANS VALUED AT $1.60. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER CHICKEN AT 62.6, PORK 63.0, AND BEEF AT 60.8. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $70. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IMPROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE PREPARATION DATE ONLY AND OTHER ASSORTED COOKED MEATS WITH NO LABELS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATED, PREPARED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 53.F AND 53.8F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 62.6F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR PROPPED OPEN. MANAGEMENT CLOSED DOOR. INSTRUCTED EXTERIOR DOORS LEFT OPEN FOR AIR CIRCULATION MUST HAVE A SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST INVASION.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 39
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK ON MOP SINK NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT AROUND PIPING ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.------WALL IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MISSING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. DUCT TAPE COVERING CEILING WHERE VENTILATION WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE. • OBSERVED UN-SHIELDED BULB IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB OR PROVIDE SHIELD.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/21/18 INSPECTION #2213262 NOT CORRECTED. #37-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. #55 ITEMS STORED AT REAR OF THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BY THE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.-#58 NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

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