Sazon Cubano 2.0

July 26, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT SANITIZING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT ONCE WATER IS FILLED IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OBSERVED WASTE WATER COMING UP AT OTHER COMPARTMENTS,GREASE TRAP BENEATH SAID SINK HAS RUST,HAS HOLE AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP BOX AND WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR,MANUAL SINK STOPPERS AT FAR LEFT,FAR RIGHT INSIDE SAID SINK NOT WORKING AND OBSERVED LACK OF WATER PRESSURE AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN BASEMENT ALSO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR THE SAME OBSERVED WASTE WATER COMING BACK UP,PIPES LEAKING BENEATH SAID SINK WRAPPED AROUND IN SOILED TOWELS. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.Potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirement during storage approximately 9 #s of bean salad temperature measured 44.6f held inside the 2 door food prep cooler,3 dozens raw eggs,15#s cooked pork,measured 44.7f.total dollar value$100.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
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.ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. BLACK SLIME ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR ICE AND WATER CONTACT SERVICES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE MACHINE PROFESSIONALLY WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A.
code 16
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS,DISHWARE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
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/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT FOODSERVICE 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.INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS(KITCHEN,BAR),TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS(BAR AREA),FAN COVERS,CONDENSOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIFICALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS KITCHEN,BAR AREAS.
code 34
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.LIGHT BULBS OVER DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES.
code 36
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.DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EXHAUST FANS ON WINDOW ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK AREA IN BASEMENT AND INSTALL MESHING,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT.
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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECSSARY ARTICLES STORE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING OF PREMISES.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
code 43

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Compared with Pass on November 8, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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