POLLO CAMPERO
4830 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
POLLO CAMPERO has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on July 16, 2020, found no infractions.
3 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.
Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2020. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2018. For example:
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 2020. For example:
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded once on September 3, 2015. For example:
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded 38 times across 15 separate inspections, most recently on January 7, 2020. For example:
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
21 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN CHICKEN PREPARATION AREA. PREMISES MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
- OBSERVED CASHIER/FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT SERVICE/PREP STATION MULTI-TASKING TOUCHING THEIR PANTS/POCKETS THEN WENT ON TO PUT ON GLOVES WITH-OUT WASHING HANDS THEN AGAIN BEGAN TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT OPEN GRILLED HOT CHICKEN FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED TOWEL DISPENSER IN MENS WASH ROOM WITH NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER PROVIDED HAND PAPER TOWELS AT MENTIONED SINK.(COS).
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN CHICKEN PREPARATION AREA. PREMISES MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
- 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE STATION. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN RANGED FROM 127.8 F- 129.9 F.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED MENTIONED FOOD APPROX:5 LBS;TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $37.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT (TCS FOODS) AT 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING LID TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID TO MENTIONED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b), CITATION ISSUED.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
- 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN PREP AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION OBSERVED (2) MORE MANAGERS ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
- PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT (2) HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHRROOM. (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COS - PLUMBER ON SITE. HOT RUNNING WATER NOW AT 105F AT ALL HANDSINKS) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Complaint
7 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS AND THE FOOD PREP/REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOT HOLDING CHICKEN UNITS, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS/WHEELS/PIPES OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AND AT EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT BULB AND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET(S) AT THE 1 COMP FOOD PREP SINK AND AT SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1736216 ISSUED ON 04-28-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #34 - MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASY BUILD-UP UNDER THE FRYER AREA STATION. ALSO MUST RE GROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE FRYER STATION AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- MULTI USE UTENSIL (FORKS, KNIVES, SPOONS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BACK SURFACES OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ICE CHUTE WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP OF SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN DINING AREA, HOT HOLDING LINE CANOPY WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BOX COVER (ON FLOOR AND COVING) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASY BUILD-UP UNDER THE FRYER AREA STATION. ALSO MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE FRYER STATION AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FLOOR EDGE IN FRONT OF THE FRYER STATION AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE TOP PIPE NEXT TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE GAUGE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- GREASE AND DUST IS DANGLING FROM PIPES INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
5 infractions
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-3-2015,REPORT#1482964 #19-ONE LID IS COMPLETELY MISSING AND HINGES OF CONTAINER BENDED.INSTRUCTED TO ORDER A LID OR A NEW GARBAGE CONTAINER. OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO #14
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE OR TO KNOW WERE IS LOCATED SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WERE FOOD IS PREPARED,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION NO WASTE LINE PROVIDED AT FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE SAID UNIT). WASTE WATER LINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- GREASE AND DUST IS DANGLING FROM PIPES INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY.FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH GRIME BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- FOOD(ICE )NOT PROPERLY STORED.FOUND COCA-COLA ICE DISPENSER NOT CLEANED.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE COCA-COLA ICE DISPENSER OM PANELS,AND AROUND RUBBER GASKET OF THE TOP LID.ALSO ICE SHUTTER WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND AREA NOT MAINTAINED.WE FOUND GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH LID NOT CLOSED.ONE LID IS COMPLETELY MISSING AND HINGES OF CONTAINER BENDED.CEMENT GROUND COMPLETELY COVERED WITH FOOD,BOTTLES,DIRTY WASTE PAPERS,HUMAN WASTE BEHIND THE CONTAINER,FLIES EVERYWHERE.INSTRUCTED TO ORDER A LID OR A NEW GARBAGE CONTAINER.GROUND MUST BE COMPLETELY CLEANED,AND MAINTAINED TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE OR TO KNOW WERE IS LOCATED SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WERE FOOD IS PREPARED,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION NO WASTE LINE PROVIDED AT FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE SAID UNIT). WASTE WATER LINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- GREASE AND DUST IS DANGLING FROM PIPES INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY.FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH GRIME BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- Canvass Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED WOODEN SHELF INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR IN CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED SAUCE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS PEELING/LOOSE (BEHIND FRONT COUNTER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SHELF AND DOOR GASKETS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CHUTE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) IN PREP AREA ALONG FLOOR DRAIN ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT BACKROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
- NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT MENS, WOMENS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS AND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS, WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 60.8 F AND 61.3 F AT SAID SINKS, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT OVER 120 F. PREMISES HAS MULTIPLE HOT WATER TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 85 F AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/18/14). PREMISES IS PUT ON 48 HOUR WORK AROUND NOTICE BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED WOODEN SHELF INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR IN CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED SAUCE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS PEELING/LOOSE (BEHIND FRONT COUNTER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SHELF AND DOOR GASKETS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CHUTE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) IN PREP AREA ALONG FLOOR DRAIN ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT BACKROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- WOODEN SHELF IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN FROM SIDE PIECE OF CABINET UNDER WATER COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WOODEN SHELF.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND OVEN. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT ON WALLS AROUND/BEHIND MOP SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN WALLS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- LIGHT COVERS MISSING END CAPS ABOVE SALSA STATION. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS/COVERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- NOTED CARDBOARD LINER AT STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINET WITH DRIED SYRUP AND DEBRIS UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS.---------FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- (2) LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE/ABOVE SALSA BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- NOTED SOME LITTER INSIDE TABLE SEATS AT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area shall be replaced, ceiling tiles need cleaning in rear storage areas.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Broken lght shield in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen area need cleaning.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Exhaust canopy not clean, need detailed cleaning.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Damaged, missing caulk by exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be replaced.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Dish machine panel, shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, pop dispensing unit needs detailed cleaning.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Floors in rear kitchen areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- walls in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Exhaust vents(ventilation)of dish machine not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents in bathrooms need cleaning.Leaking faucet of 3 compartment sink shall be repaired/replaced.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Storage shelving, Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler, each in coolers, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooking equipment, and storage shelving need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Light shields in prep area, rear storage area not clean need cleaning, broken light shield in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SANDWICH/BURRITO PRESS MACHINE, WITH GREASE BUILT UP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS, BAGS OF SALT ETC NEED TO BE ELEVATED TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BY THE MOP SINK.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURE OF THE SALSA BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- LEAKING HEAVY ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA,LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- WASHCLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE AND TOP COUNTER, MUST BE STORE IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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