Taqueria El Chorrito

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Label with common name dry and cooked food stored inside coolers.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean container between use. -

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape of any kind collor as a means of repair on the lid of the white chest freezer.surface must be smooth and cleanable and non-absorbent material

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe under three compartment sink when water is released from sanitizer compartment(north area)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed expanding spray foam used as a sealant for openings around floor piping behind radiator at hallway must remove to be smooth and cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Need to remove debris at rear storage area beside the reach-in cooler

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unusable equipment, including ice machine, refrigeration unit, and chest freezer working. Must decide which items will be repaired and removed to prevent insect and rodent harborage.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-- bulk flour container must be labeled with the product common name.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: : 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)-- broken glass on the door of the far rear tall reach-in cooler. Must replace. 4-101.19-- the following raw wood must be painted/sealed: raw wooden frame of the rear prep hand sink splash guard, raw wood used to prop the rear drainboard, raw wood frame under the front prep hand sink, raw wooden pallet under the rear box freezer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: : 5-205.15-- extremely low hot water pressure in the employee washroom. Must provide greater hot water.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- wall backsplash behind the two-compartment sink is in poor repair with damaged tiles, open cracks, and crevices. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.-----rear prep area ceiling tiles with excessive dust/dirt must be clean.-----water damaged ceiling tiles in the rear hallway. Must replace : 6-201.17-- the rear prep area ceiling vent is in poor repair, hanging from the ceiling. Must replace. : 6-501.113-- noted soiled mops improperly stored in the rear food prep area. It must be properly stored inverted in the utility service sink. 6-501.114-- the damaged, unused cooler in the rear hallway must be removed from the premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11-- missing light shield in the rear prep area. Must replace. 6-403.11-- employees must not store personal items ie: hand bags, in the rear food prep area. 6-304.11-- mechanical ventilation in the washroom is not operational. Must replace/repair.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Bulk flour container must be labeled with the product common name.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: The following raw wood must be painted/sealed: raw wooden frame of the rear prep hand sink splash guard, raw wood used to prop the rear drainboard, raw wood frame under the front prep hand sink, raw wooden pallet under the rear box freezer.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Broken glass on the door of the far rear tall reach-in cooler. Must replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Extremely low hot water pressure in the employee washroom. Must provide greater hot water.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mops improperly stored in the rear food prep area. It must be properly stored inverted in the utility service sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The damaged, unused cooler in the rear hallway must be removed from the premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The rear prep area ceiling vent is in poor repair, hanging from the ceiling. Must replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wall backsplash behind the two-compartment sink is in poor repair with damaged tiles, open cracks, and crevices. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.-----rear prep area ceiling tiles with excessive dust/dirt must be clean.-----water damaged ceiling tiles in the rear hallway. Must replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal items ie: hand bags, in the rear food prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in the rear prep area. Must replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Mechanical ventilation in the washroom is not operational. Must replace/repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine waterline. Must provide where it can be located and serviced.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation. No citation was issued. 7-42-090. Must provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine waterline. Must provide where it can be located and serviced.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found previous core violations not corrected from report dated 4-1-20 inspection # 1303855. Violation 39.no splash guard between rear hand wash sink and the 2 compartment sink drainboards. Must install a washable splash guard. Violation 48. Noted a large pots unable to fit inside the 3 compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and to sanitize of equipment or remove equipment. (large pots and pans) violation 53. Noted washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women washrooms and unisex washrooms violation 58. Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation. No citation was issued. 7-42-090.…

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 no splash guard between rear hand wash sink and the 2 compartment sink drain boards. Must install a washable splash guard.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates at the dinning tables to prevent dust accumulation

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use grocery bags as food containers in all freezers and cooler. Must use washable containers with lids or food grade disposable plastic bags.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Noted a large pots unable to fit inside the 3 compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove equipment.(large pots and pans)

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings on shelves at the rear dry storage area with food items. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label various kind of sweets stored inside self serve container on shelve in dining area for self serve. Label with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued -

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted use of milk crates(extremely dirty and encrusted with dry food) for elevation inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. -

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use grocery bags as food containers in all freezers and cooler. Must use washable containers with lids or food grade disposable plastic bags.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove debris from under the shelves at hallway storage area by the radiator,clean and maintain . Hole on wall behind the white chest freezer across from blue food plastic containers. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed glass door of reach in soda cooler located in front service area with broken glass repaired with tape. Glass door must be replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine where ice is made unclean. Clean and sanitize interior of ice machine. Observed hoods and filters with excess grease accumulation. Clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in staff bathroom water damaged. Must repair ceiling and walls of staff bathroom and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand sink needed in rear prep area containing 2 prep tables and 2 compartment prep sink. Install and maintain exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Install and maintain working thermometers in all refrigeration units.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed rear patio with clutter creating insect and rodent harborage. Clean and store all items properly to reduce harborage.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Noted previous minor violations not corrected from report #1955628 dated4/20/2017 the violations are violation#36 burnt out lights and missing light shields at rear food storage area.instructed management to replace burnt out light bulbs and provide shields. Violation#38 noted hot line hood and hood filters greasy.instructed management to clean. Violation#45 foodhandler requirements not met. Serious violation 7-42-090

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted door at three door cooler with hings broken.instructed management to repair.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed management to clean floors at wallbase behind coolers in main kitchen.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of fryer cabinets greasy.instructed manager to clean fryer cabinets.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Noted light shields at front food and rear food storage area also noted burnt out lights at rear food storage area.instructed management to provide shields and to replace burnt out light bulbs.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted hot line hood and filters greasy.instructed management to clean hood and filters. Exposed handsink slow draining.instructed management to repair.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Noted foodhandler not wearing a hair restraint.told foodhandler to put on hair restraint. Food handler complied

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Foodhandler requirements not met.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed broken gasket on 2-door reach in cooler and freezer (north wall),and deep freezer in rear prep. Use of grocery bags are prohibited, discontinue use to store food in, and maintain.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self closing; instructed to repair self closing device on door and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide stoppers for 2-comp and 3-comp sinks, and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings near the rear exit door, 30 live small flies throughout the premises; on the south wall where food is stored and on the toilet room wall, and on walls in dining area. Also, front door is not rodent proofed. 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Insstucted to remove droppings and small flies. Clean and sanitize the affected area. Constact pest control for service. Install proper theshold on front door to prevent rodent entry. Maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from insp#1482825, dated 6/22/15. Violation #32; grease build -up inside the bottom part of deep fryer, filters and hood,instructed to clean and maintain. Violation# 34; broken floor tiles in hallway and at rear area,instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non -absorbent surface.excess water under the two compartment sink,instructed to remove keep area dry.items(food,cans,baby cup, etc.) under the wood patio at rear outside area,instructed to clean and maintain. Violation #35; excess dust and grimes on ceiling tiles by the vent cover in front dining area and rear rep area.instructed to clean and maintain. Violation #41; outside patio with debris and un-organized area,instructed to elevated what is needed. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed broken gasket on 2-door reach in cooler and freezer (north wall),and deep freezer in rear prep. Use of grocery bags are prohibited, discontinue use to store food in, and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floors throughout the entire premises, instructed to repair and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty walls throughout the entire premises, instructed to repair and maintain.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self closing; instructed to repair self closing device on door and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide stoppers for 2-comp and 3-comp sinks, and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Bottom shelf od the two door reach-in cooler is rusty instructed to replace,broken hot water handle at wash bowl inside the staff/customers washroom,need to replace

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Grease build -up inside the bottom part of deep fryer, filters and hood,instructed to clean and maintain

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles in hallway and at rear area,instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non -absorbent surface.excess water under the two compartment sink,instructed to remove keep area dry.items(food,cans,baby cup, etc.) under the wood patio at rear outside area,instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Excess dust and grimes on ceiling tiles by the vent cover in front dining area and rear rep area.instructed to clean and maintain

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield at hallway above food storage area

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer provided on premises.a stem thermometer is needed to be able to check internal food temperature

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Outside patio with debris and un-organized area,instructed to elevated what is needed,

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage. Two door reach-in cooler:found raw rolled ground beef stored at bottom of shelve on top rusty water,and unit continuously leaking to shelves and food from condenser unit.no waste line connection installed inside the unit. Wast line connection must be properly installed /connected such that it drains directly into a floor drain from both units. Three door reach-in cooler with same problem.observed excess water on top the covered food,however a lot of lids were broken and whit holes which waste water was draining on food.all food was discarded(rice,cooked beef with sauce and onions,and red sauce). Also both units doors are not completely enclosed to unit.cold air is lost at bottom of doors.must re-adjust/repair doors to units to be able to maintain proper temperature:40f and below observed interior of ice machine water reservoir with black slime substance

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 11-14-14,report #1464579 #33-found wood preparation table not smooth and easy to clean. (deep grooves). #35-found small holes in walls that must be sealed throughout kitchen areas.(must seal to prevent pest harborage) #38-found no splash guard between ice machine and 2 compartment sink observed today the same violations serious violation:7-42-090

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Bottom shelf od the two door reach-in cooler is rusty instructed to replace,broken hot water handle at wash bowl inside the staff/customers washroom,need to replace

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Grease build -up inside the bottom part of deep fryer, filters and hood,instructed to clean and maintain

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles in hallway and at rear area,instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non -absorbent surface.excess water under the two compartment sink,instructed to remove keep area dry.items(food,cans,baby cup, etc.) under the wood patio at rear outside area,instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Excess dust and grimes on ceiling tiles by the vent cover in front dining area and rear rep area.instructed to clean and maintain

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield at hallway above food storage area

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer provided on premises.a stem thermometer is needed to be able to check internal food temperature

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Outside patio with debris and un-organized area,instructed to elevated what is needed,

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Found wood preparation table not smooth and easy to clean. (deep grooves).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Found small holes in walls that must be sealed throughout kitchen areas.(must seal to prevent pest harborage)

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found no splashguard between ice machine and 2 compartment sink.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(rice,beans,etc.)

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not clean. Found excessive garbage spillage surrounding outside dumpster. Serious violation. Citation issued.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(rice,beans,etc.)

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Found pots not stored properly on shelving units.(must store inverted)

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found leaky p-trap/drainage piping at washbowl inside employee restroom.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Food debris on shelves, inside the coolers instructed to remove. Debris on shelves throughout the premises,instructed to remove and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: A lot of debris stored on basement floor: broken cement, broken bricks,woods, construction material,and stagnated water.instructed to remove debris and elevate 6" off the floor construction material needed. Keep floor dry throughout the basement.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wood ceiling in basement area are broken and saturated with water. Instructed to replace said ceiling.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shield provided at light in dinig area,instructed to provide end caps

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Water pipes on ceiling in basement area,heavily leaking on floor. Instructed to repair said pipes.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Basement door opened, observed over 100 rat droppings throughout the basement. Basement is located under the business. Instructed remove rat droppings and keep basement door closed. Serious violation:7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Food debris on shelves, inside the coolers instructed to remove. Debris on shelves throughout the premises,instructed to remove and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: A lot of debris stored on basement floor: broken cement, broken bricks,woods, construction material,and stagnated water.instructed to remove debris and elevate 6" off the floor construction material needed. Keep floor dry throughout the basement.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wood ceiling in basement area are broken and satured with water,instructed to replace said ceiling.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shield provided at light in dinig area,instructed to provide end caps.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Water pipes on ceiling in basement area,heavily leaking on floor. Instructed to repair said pipes.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop container handle is broken, instructed to replace.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a bbq unit outside rear patio instructed to remove.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Broken ceiling wall under the staircase must be sealed, south-east side.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Very low water pressure at exposed hand sink,additional water pressure is needed at said sink,under the front counter

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: A lot of wood and other items are stored under the outside wood patio instructed to remove, keep area clean to minimize rodent and insect activities.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Replace in poor condition lids from both chest freezers(lids have excessive gray tapes on them and a lot of rust).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield at front prep area,also clean all light shield, excess dust and dead insects

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Need to remove excess dust build-up from vent covers throughout the premises.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Replace in poor condition lids from both chest freezers(lids have excessive gray tapes on them and a lot of rust).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield at front prep area,also clean all light shield, excess dust and dead insects.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide stoppers for the front three compartment sink, also unthread faucet is needed at said sink.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Need to remove excess dust build-up from vent covers throughout the premises.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Instructed to invert all clean multi-use utensils and single service articles on shelves and on counters throughout facility at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair faucet joint on three comp. Sink leaking water,loose faucet base on expose hand sink and hand wash sink in the restroom .

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer found in coolers on premises at the time of inspection, instructed to provide thermometer inside all coolers and freezers.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS COOKED CHICKEN IN 2-DR REACH IN COOLER AT REAR NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED ABOVE FOOD WITH ANOTHER FOOD CONTAINER STORED DIRECTELY INSIDE THE COOKED CHICKEN WITHOUT FIRST COVERING IT.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO COVER READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOODS 1ST BEFORE STORING ANYTHING ELSE INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. HEARIN FOR TICKET #H000073566-11 WILL BE ON 11-17-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVE IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PRACTICE DURING INSPECTION. NOTED INSECT GLUE STRIPS HANGING ALOVER REAR KITCHEN WITH FLIES ON THEM, ALSO NOTED FRUIT 5 FLIES AT REAR & IN RESTROOM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND LET PEST CONTRL COMPANY PROVIDE AND INSTALL PROPER FLYING INSECT TRAPPING EQUIPMENT,AND GET RID OF FLIES BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR KITCHEN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT ON THREE COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER,LOOSE FAUCET BASE ON EXPOSE HAND SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN THE RESTROOM .

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN COOLERS ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector’s note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. INSTRUCTED TO STOP LETTING CUSTOMERS INTO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date, and label all food items in coolers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.non food contact surfaces of storage shelving that had peeling paint shall be repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment need cleaning.storage shelving need cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.ceiling tiles in prep areas need cleaning.damaged ceiling tiles in rear hallway area shall be replaced.damaged wall by freezer in rear storage area shall be repair.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep area, rear storage areas, and bathroom not clean need cleaning.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen, bathroom need cleaning.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.above violation still remaining.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.above violation still remaining.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.above violation still remaining.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.above violation still remaining.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.above violation still remaining.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving need cleaning

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving need cleaning.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.wall that had peeling paint in rear kitchen storage area shall be repair, damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen shall be repair/replaced.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields nedd cleaning in prep area, bathroom.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, storage areas not clean, need cleaning.