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Sombrero

August 20, 2013 · 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 MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS 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 ATT:A.LOPEZ. 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY BEHIND BOTH BARS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS,CEILINGS BEHIND THE BARS.THE FRONT DOOR AT CENTER BOTTOM HAS A GAP 1/4" MODE OF PEST ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.ALSO;THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE LAST SERVICE WAS 10/25/10 AND EXPIRED IDPH LICENSES,A MAP LOCATOR MUST BE IN PLACE INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AT BARS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,STOVE/OVENS/GRILL,DEEP FRYERS,INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMP SINKS KITCHEN,BAR AREAS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR 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 THE FLOOR DRAINS THGROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO,REPAIR FLOORING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER BASEMENT AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
code 37
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. ALL REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 28, 2010: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding 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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