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Salud Tequila Lounge

April 26, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL I.E INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THIS INSPECTION MISSING DOCUMENT I.E. A MAP OF ALL LOCATIONS OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES,TRAP,AND MONITORING DEVICES.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS OF BASEMENT AND 2 WEST SIDE DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED WITH APPROX 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE .SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING AND PIPE LEAKING BENEATH SAID SINK.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: RAW WOODEN SURFACES ALONG DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FAN COVERS,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,KNIFE RACKS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELFS INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT FLOORS ALSO REMOVE RUST ON FLOORS INSIDE THE WEST WALKIN COOLER BASEMENT LOCATION.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SHIELDED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA.
code 38

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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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