The Adelitas

April 9, 2024 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings4

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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: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
    code 1Priority
  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. • 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). • 5-205.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A TRASH CAN IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND TONGS BEING STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE CAN AND TONGS FROM HANDWASHING SINK; HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATION WITH VIOLATION ABOVE. • 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE SINK WAS ONLY MAINTAINING 70F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER (AT LEAST 100F) AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
    code 10Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED, AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. WHEN THE MANAGER ARRIVED (2:00P), THE MANAGER PRESENTED A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PHOTOCOPIES ARE PROHIBITED UNDER THE CITY'S ORDINANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    code 2Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ACCIDENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    code 5Priority
  • food left unprotected
    Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
    Inspector note: 3-302.11 OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE RAW TCS FOODS ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    code 15
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LOCATED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, IN BETWEEN THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND IN THE CORNER BETWEEN THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    code 38
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: 4-603.15 OBSERVED COOKING POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE FACILITY WASHES, RINSES, AND SANITIZES THE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK OF CLEAN WATER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TOILET BOWL LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OPENED CONTAINERS OF PRODUCE STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANY FOOD ITEMS DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
    code 55
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
    code 58
  • Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
    Inspector note: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
    code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 28, 2023: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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