Don Churro

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers with minor accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and grease debris behind the fryers and under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed many items not properly labeled, chips, cookies, and other bakery for retail sale, instructed on proper labelling and all items must be labeled.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes improperly stored on front trash can, and rear prep table, instructed to store in sanitizing solutions when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper test kit on premises, they have a pool & spa kit can't properly measure sanitizer, instructed to provide proper chlorine test kit.priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: All floor surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Wood floor in the walk-in freezer must be painted or sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: All prepackaged food must be labeled with common name, ingredients, and name and address where it is prepared. Must provide proper labels for all prepackaged foods.

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

Inspector’s note: All floor surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Wood floor in the walk-in cooler must be painted or sealed. The worn floor tiles in the storage room next to the rear food prep area must be replaced and the concrete floor leveled where necessary.

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 15-20 mice droppings located along the wall behind the shelves in the basement. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the concentration of the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and have chemical test strips on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report #1546370 dated on may 15, 2015 - 45 provide food handler's certificates. Instructed to provide a food handler's certificate for the server serving all customers and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the far right fryer is in need of cleaning to remove accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate light located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak on the pipe located under the far right compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed no sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates.

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 15-20 mice droppings scattered on shelves and floor in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Seal all openings along floor joints in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Secure loose light shield above 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate stock off floor in walk-in cooler and storage areas.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approximately 40 rodent mice droppings on and around wooden pallets and behind motor of refrigerator,washing machine in basement dry storage areas.instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas and provide screens for exhaust fans on south wall of kitchen to prevent pest entry.pest control service is now reccomended. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises including basement dry storafe areas and replace broken floor tiles in the kitchen areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulations on exhaust vents on south wall of kitchen and maintain.seal noticeable openings at lower walls in basement areas where noted to manager and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light inside the churro dry storage room near the kitchen must be shielded or provide shatter-proof lighting and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door must be self closing and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate and working sink stoppers at the 3 compartment sink and maintain. No grease trap at the 3 compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain as required. 4 burner stove must be under hood/ventilation and maintain. Repair cold handle at the mop sink and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Stock items stored in the basement areas must be properly stored 6" off floor and away from wall and remove unnecessary articles from porch areas due to potential pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to provide proper covering tile, to the raw wood floor installed in the freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to detail clean interior of the fryer doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean floor in flour storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove the foil from the fryers.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide a screen at the wall fan in the prep area so no insects can get in.

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

Inspector’s note: Large amount of clutter in the basement and on the back porch. Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

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 machine FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT - DROPPINGS 60-70 OF THEM.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE TO SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT.

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 REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE FRYER DOORS.

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. CLEAN THE FRYER CABINETS AND HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT HAS MICE DROPPINGS ALL OVER THEM. ALSO CLEAN THD FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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 THE WALL AT THE SOUTH EAST CORNER HAS A HALF INCH GAP FROM THE FLOOR TO THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORE ROOM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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. PROVIDE A BCREEN AT THE WALL FAN IN THE PREP AREA SO NO INSECTS CAN GET IN.

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE BACK PORCH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.