Delicias Mexicana

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle in restroom at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing paint/damage on hallway wall leading to exterior door. 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 food items stored inside grocery bags in walk in cooler and chest freezer. Instructed to provide food grade storage bags or containers.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the surrounding areas of outside receptacles with accumulated trash, instructed to remove and maintain area.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood front counter and support beams. Instd to seal all raw wood so as surface to be non porous and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed containers of bulk ingredients (beans, dried items) not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk ingredient containers with common name of ingredient and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil covering shelving of rack in walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to remove foil and maintain surface smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restroom on site. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle in restroom for sanitary products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking implements stored outside in front of restaurant as well as tent on sidewalk. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain area at all times. Manager volunatarily removed tent and grill during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed containers of bulk ingredients (beans, dried items) not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk ingredient containers with common name of ingredient and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil covering shelving of rack in walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to remove foil and maintain surface smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap to be rusted and seeping waste liquid at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain at all times. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-025

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restroom on site. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle in restroom for sanitary products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors in corners and behind equipment throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking implements stored outside in front of restaurant as well as tent on sidewalk. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain area at all times. Manager volunatarily removed tent and grill during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing common name on dry storage containers. Instd to label and maintain same

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive black substance on caulking at base of 3-compartment sink and base of handwash sink. Instd to replace caulking and maintain

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,CARDBAORD FROM INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER,END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA (CHIPS AND SALSA,DRINKS/MONEY)ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #14

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,CARDBAORD FROM INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA AND AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER,END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA (CHIPS AND SALSA,DRINKS/MONEY)ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during storage.observed a can of beer underneath ice and a can of energy drink pushed down into ice that is stored inside of ice machine and ice is used for human consumption (drinks,ice water,etc).must remove cans of beverages and ice,clean and sanitize ice machine.a chest freezer stored in rear yard with frozen (beef,chicken,etc)inside used for human consumption.must store chest freezer inside of premises and maintain.a held for inspection tag placed on ice machine.(serious 7-38-005a)

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 evidence of appx. 30 or more rodent droppings on floor under furnanace ,on floor next to hot water tank,on ledge and floor in outside dry food storage area.also.appx "1/2-1" gap along bottom of front entry door and rear outside dry food storage area door along all sides and frame.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas. Rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/30/18.(serious 7-38-020)

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #2070156 7/20/17 not corrected #30-all food items must be stored in food grade bags not grocery store bags.#32-shelving units in dry storage area must be replaced.all wooden shelves are water damaged.#41-all unnecessary clutter in outer area must be removed to eliminate rodent harborage.(serious 7-42-090)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged desserts with proper info given.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on over head storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove foil from front service counter shelving unit,cardbaord from inside dry food storage area and vegetable shelving unit in walk in cooler.must remove rust from vegetable shelving unit in walk in cooler.must eliminate crates used for food storage and provide storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinet and wheel bases,walk in cooler shelving units,window sills in dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in dining area,hot water tank area and at front entry door.must remove cardboard from floor in front of 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in dining area,graffiti in toiletroom.must clean food debris from walls in prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a shatter proof bulb or light shield in walk in cooler,end cap on light shield in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water at front service counter/prep area (chips and salsa,drinks/money)are being handled and prepared.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must provide a clean container for ice scoop.

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

Inspector’s note: All food items must be stored in food grade bags not grocery store bags. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Shelving unit in dry storage area must be replaced. All wooden shelves must be replaced due to water damage. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear area in need of cleaning to remove all debris and build up. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light in prep area in need of sheilds. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter outer area must be remove to eliminate all rodent harborage. Correct and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers who do not have sanitation certificate must have food handlers certificate. Obtain and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelf underneath prep table across from 3 compartment sink in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls and doors where needed, and re-paint areas where paint is chipping. Clean dust and debris from light shields throughout where present.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees handling open foods must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit on premises. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations noted 9- -15 on report# not corrected: -30-instructed to label all cooked food inside of the walk-in cooler. Observed grocery bags being used for strorage in the walk-in cooler and the deep freezer; instructed to use food grade storage bags for storing food items. -33-must clean exterior of the grill, the bottom interior of the fryers to remove grease and food particles and the area underneath the grill to remove particles and grease. -34- instructed to clean floors under the cooking equipment and in storage rooms under the shelves. -35- observed dust on the ceiling ventilation fan in the washroom; clean to remove dust. Instructed to clean the fan cover in the walk-in cooler to remove dust observed. -45-instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food certified must obtain the required idph food handler training certificate. Non

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

Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelf underneath prep table across from 3 compartment sink in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls and doors where needed, and re-paint areas where paint is chipping. Clean dust and debris from light shields throughout where present.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields on lights in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide hot running water at mop sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Enclosed rear outside property line area not properly maintained. Excessive amounts of restaurant equipment found on grounds in this area. Must keep this area organized and clutter free.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees handling open foods must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to label all cooked food inside of the walk-in cooler. Observed grocery bags being used for strorage in the walk-in cooler and the deep freezer; instructed to use food grade storage bags for storing food items.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean exterior of the grill, the bottom interior of the fryers to remove grease and food particles and the area underneath the grill to remove particles and grease.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under the cooking equipment and in storage rooms under the shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ceiling ventilation fan in the washroom; clean to remove dust. Instructed to clean the fan cover in the walk-in cooler to remove dust observed.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food certified must obtain the required idph food handler training certificate.

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers and cutting boards not clean. Clean same and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in toilet room. Instd to provide adequate lighting

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked ice dispensing scoop. Instd to replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Excessive grease accumulation noted on surrounding ground around grease interceptor in alley. Instd to remove grease and clean all affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers and cutting boards not clean. Clean same and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in toilet room. Instd to provide adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked ice dispensing scoop. Instd to replace same

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers and cutting boards not clean. Clean same and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in toilet room. Instd to provide adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked ice dispensing scoop. Instd to replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles on site. Instd to replace same. Lightshields thru out need detailed cleaning, free of dust/debris.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter/unnecessary articles in rear outside. Instd to to remove and organiaze area.

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

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler has dirty shlving; wash, rinse and sanitize the shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: The kitchen and walk in cooler baseboards are greasy; wash, rinse and sanitize the kitchen a nd cooler baseboards until they come clean.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear store room floor is full of loose food debris, clean the floors from corner to corner.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of grill, interior bottom of fryer to remove grease and fan guard cover in walk-in cooler to remove dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair wall panel behind hot water tank in rear storage room where loose.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking hot water faucet at utility sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Some equipment (cart, propane tanks and other items in rear enclosed yard; cover items or place inside of enclosed storage unit inside yard.