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Zacatecas Restaurant
September 6, 2019 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings14
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: Observed a hand wash sink in the employee's restroom with no water available under pressure. Instructed management to maintain a functioning, fully equipped hand wash sink in the employee restroom at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed management to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
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staff working while sickcriticalOfficial wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal EventsInspector note: Observed no kit for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea on site. Instructed management to maintain all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: Observed a prep cooler in the rear kitchen area containing the following items at the following improper temperatures: sour cream 52.0F, shredded lettuce 46.9F, tomatoes 51.1F, eggs at 55.9F, and salsa at 45.1F. Management voluntarily disposed of 5 pounds of food valued at $15. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: Observed improper date marking of TCS foods. Instructed management that all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be labeled with the date of creation and the date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
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consumer advisory missingOfficial wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked FoodInspector note: Observed food items that are served raw or under cooked without a consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Instructed management to mark all items that are served raw or under cooked and link that to a disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Thermometers Provided & AccurateInspector note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on site. Instructed management to maintain an accurate, metal stem, probe thermometer on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings on the floor and storage shelves throughout the prep, storage, utility closet, side bar, and main bar areas. Instructed management to remove all droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain a pest free environment. Recommended management to have pest control treat problem areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: OBSERVED A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG USED TO STORE COOKED RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Observed a large build up of grease and dirt on all cooking equipment in rear kitchen area. Instructed management to clean, sanitize, and maintain clean equipment.
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Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & CleanedInspector note: Observed no covered trash receptacles in the employee and women's toilet room. Instructed to install and maintain a covered trash receptacles in both toilet rooms.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: Observed a build up of dirt and grease on the walls and floors of rear prep area and the walls and floors in bar area. Instructed management to clean and maintain.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: Observed a heavy build up of grease and grime on the ventilation hood and filters over the grill. Instructed management to clean and maintain.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates that did not have allergen training. Instructed management all employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates must maintain records of allergen training on premises.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on September 5, 2017: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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