Tropicuba Restaurant Inc.

May 13, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. OBSERVED EMPANADAS AT 114.1F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS 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 HOLDNG TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 59F, COOKED RICE AT 59F, BEEF AT 50.4F, BLACK BEANS AT 48.7F, CHEESE AT 48.2F, HAM AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THEM TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE A STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED THE AIR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 56.3F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE AND PORK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND BEANS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS LINING THE STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED RAW VEGETABLES STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE GRILL, GREASE TRAP, MICROWAVE, FREEZER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, MEAT SLICER, STEAM TABLE AND TOP OF OVEN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 4, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings 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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