TAQUERIA EL PALMAR
1008 1/2 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Restaurant
25 inspections
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- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHSHILEDS COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- MUST NOT STORE HANGING CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS ABOVE THE DIRTY WASH BASIN OF THE DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- RAW WOOD USED AS LINER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, NON-ABSORBENT.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEAR THE FREEZER DOOR AND ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SIGNIFICANT ICE BUILD UP.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR THE GREASE TRAP, AS MATTING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS STORAGE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- UNUSED BROKEN EQUIPMENT ie: FLAT TOP GRILL AT FRONT PREP, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED INSIDE THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD CONTACT AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED POTS AND EMPTY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE SHELF OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE/PREPARATION AREA TO BE RUSTED AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELF TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE, AND SORROSIVE-RESISTANT MATERIAL.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEAR THE FREEZER DOOR AND ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SIGNIFICANT ICE BUILD UP.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED UNISEX BATHROOM TO HAVE A TRASH CAN WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID/COVER IN UNISEX/WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND IN CENTER OF WALK IN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
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- 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
- NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
- 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
- NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED HANDS AT THE PREP SINK WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD; WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. .DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED AND HANDS WASHED BETWEEN EACH TASK AND MUST WASH HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
- 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
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- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT NOT STORED IN CORRECT FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COUNTRYSIDE CREAMERY HOMESTYLE SPREAD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS PROPERLY.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED KITCHENWARE(PANS AND POTS) STORED IN MILK CRATES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STORED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ON SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVING UNITS AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR RODENTS AND PEST.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE THE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF THE CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER THAT ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIIN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND A DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS FOR THE WRITTEN VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
- OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS STORED ABOVE PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THREE SEPARATE COOLERS SUCH AS RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP OF CHOPPED TOMATO, SHREDDED LETTUCE AND CHEESE IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE COOKS LINE REACH-IN COOLER AND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ABOVE COOKED POTATOES AND SAUCES IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS OF FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- BULK SUGAR, COFFEE AND TORTILLA CHIP CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- COOKS LINE WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS, A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE WASHING METHOD TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLE ACCUMULATION AND SANITIZE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE OR WASHABLE MATTING.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- 3-305.13 FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 4-101.11(A) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-601.11 C GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA ,CLEAN AND MANTAIN
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
- 5-103.11 METERED HAND WASHING SINK AT FIRST WASHROOM FOR MAINTAINS 85.4F.HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT TEMP OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET PRIORITY FOUNDATION-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- 5-501.113 NO COVERING PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE STORED OUTSIDE BY THE REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 6-303.11 INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER . MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. -
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-27-17 INSPECTION # 2009334. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
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- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN DEGREASE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY(NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK). MUST RELOCATE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED TINT FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES DTORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL/DATE FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
- NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND THEN PLACING THEM DIRECTLY IN A CLEAN STORAGE RACK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM).
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- FOUND MEAT IN THE REFRIGERATOR STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- FOUND A CONTAINER OF CACTUS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS AWAY FROM DUMP SINK TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FOUND BLOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
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- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE STAINED, SCRUB THE BOARDS AND SANITIZE THEM.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- A SMALL HOLE IS IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE BAR FREEZER, FILL IN THE HOLE.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- THE WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHICH IS CHECKED AND CHANGED THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- DETAIL CLEAN FAN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVED DIRT AND DUST.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE FRONT PREP REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR STORAGE SHELVING. RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- KEEP OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER CLEAN,FREE FROM WASTE OIL
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- KEEP OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER CLEAN,FREE FROM WASTE OIL
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Complaint
5 infractions
- 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
- Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. OBSERVED IN A WALK-IN COOLER A BUCKET FULL OF FRESH OYSTERS A SHELL FISH TAG WITH IT(QUANTITY OF 100),HOWEVER IN THE BUCKETS WERE 111 OYSTERS. OYSTERS WERE COMMINGLED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COUNT,VALUE 44. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2) H000073302-17
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 55.7F OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 54F.DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR GASKET BROKEN AND NOT COMPLETELY ABLE TO CLOSE DOOR(GAPS BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE DOORS).TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ICE IN CONTAINER AND STORE FOOD THAT IS NEEDED TO BE PREPARED,MINIMIZE FOOD PREPARATION.WALK-IN COOLER IS INSIDE THE PREP AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD STORED IN ICE,CHANGE ICE OFTEN.A TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG GIVEN AND EXPLAINED.OWNER CALLE A TECHNICIAN WILL REPORT ON PREMISES BETWEEN 4P AND 6P.INSTUCTED TO FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED(FAX #312-746-4240) CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073302-17
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED FROM INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER:COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP 54.6F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 57F; TRIPS, POLPO, PASTOR (PORK); GROUND BEEF, TONGUE, MUSHROOM RICE ALL A TEMP OF 48F TO 50F,ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER POUNDS 10, VALUE 100.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) H000073303-18
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. KEEP OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER CLEAN,FREE FROM WASTE OIL.
- 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
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- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR(1ST MAIN DOOR).
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND.ADDITIONAL CLEANNING IS NEEDED.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
- Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.SANITAZING SOLUTION NOT USED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED DISHES ,POTS, AND UTENSILS BEEN WASHED AND RINSED, WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION. SINK SET UP (WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE 100 PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO59437
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE A WOODEN SPOON /FORK WITH A LONG HANDLE TO USE FOR DEEP POTS.DO NOT USE BROKEN WOOD STICK.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, AND UNDER THE GRILL(EXCESS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND BURNED FOOD .
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME