Mariscos El Abuelo y Yo

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in condiment containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperlydirectly inside of the food container(s) and on prep area surfaces. Instructed to store properly between usage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed exhaust ventilation in both men and women washrooms with a buildup aof dirt/debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on cooler door of upright cooler 3-door cooler in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on cooler door of upright cooler 3-door cooler in rear prep area. Observed tape used to repair the damaged lid on the deli cooler in the front prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear dining area furnace room. Also observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor in front prep storage room next to stove. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear side exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rice bags stored on the floor in the rear storage area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found low cold water pressure of in men's rear restroom and low pressure of hot water in women's rear restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found leak at pipe in men's front restroom handwashing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found no mechanical ventilation in men's rear restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing cover for receptacle in womens toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 6/20/19 report 2293932 not corrected. 58 missing allergen training for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain allergen traning and maintain verification on site. Priority foundation 7-42-090

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 in gap at the corner of the back door of the establishment. Instructed that doors should be tight fittings to prevent pest harborage.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed various food storage tubs stored upright on the shelf in the back kitchen. Instructed that dishes should be stored inverted for proper air drying.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wooden paneling along the front kitchen counter and on the inside of the front kitchen counter. Instructed to remove and provide food grade materials.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood rear storage cabinet, instructed to seal the raw wood.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front char grill not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the left side leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Prepared foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instd to properly label

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

Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store inverted (handle up).

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation in womens toilet room in poor repair. Repair same

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirement not met. No records, logs, etc for employees. Instd to provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Both outside garbage dumpsters with exposed, overflowing garbage, lids unable to close. Instd to maintain area and have dumpsters with tight fitting lids. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Prepared foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instd to properly label.

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

Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store inverted (handle up).

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation in womens toilet room in poor repair. Repair same.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirement not met. No records, logs, etc for employees. Instd to provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide splash guard at the mop sink and relocate the knife rack which is currently stored above the mop sink. Seal or paint raw food shelf to make it an easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink in poor repair. Repair lever underneath 3-compartment to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Provide handled scoops for bulk food items to prevent possible cross contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from top of grease trap at 3 compartment sink in rear and remove rust from cover of chest freezer in rear of premises must use a non toxic paint

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in rear along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Label the bulk food containers in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the fryer and the cabinet underneath and the filters above the cooking equipment has some grease buildup on them. Defrost and clean the two chest freezers has ice buildup on the walls. Located in the rear prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide a thermometer inside the 3 door cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment stoppers in poor repair. Repair same. Shelf above 3-compartment sink with raw wood and shelf lining. Remove lining and paint/seal raw wood. Bottom of prep table with shelf ling and rust. Instd to remove lining and remove rust so as surfaces to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface. Various raw wood surfaces thru-out on food and non-food contact surfaces. Seal same.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet base leaking. Repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED ICE PLACED IN CHEST FREEZER EXPOSED NEED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM OVER HEAD DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR,WALL & WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR NEAR REAR PREP HAND SINK,SIDE DOOR DOOR SWEEP IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH,DEBRI LID NOT TIGHT FITTING,FOUL ODOR COMING FROM CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE TRASH REMOVED,LIDS TIGHT FITTING ON OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER,TRASH AND DEBRI SHOULD NOT BE STORED INSIDE OF GREASE CONTAINER.

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.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.OBSERVED ICE PLACED IN CHEST FREEZER EXPOSED NEED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM OVER HEAD DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR,WALL & WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR NEAR REAR PREP HAND SINK,SIDE DOOR DOOR SWEEP IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & MEN'S TOILET ROOM.