Nuevo Jalisco

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food beef being thawed in room temperature water. Instructed person in charge to properly thaw under running water below 70f or under refrigeration.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up food residue and debris on interior of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to cleana nd maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area and ceiling tiles with build up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain or replace damaged ceiling tiles.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the freezer and 2 door cooler in the front and rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build on ventilation vents in front prep area and rear storage area. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light sheild in from area. Instructed to replace

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the freezer and 2 door cooler in the front and rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is leaking when water from three compartment is drained. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the front prep area draining very slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build on ventilation vents in front prep area and rear storage area. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light sheild in from area. Instructed to replace

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store ice scoop in clean container when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic bags used to store food in freezer. Instructed to store food in food grade containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found cardboard soaked in grease and other dirt inside the oven. Instructed management to remove cardboard and detail clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found a leak coming from the three compartment sink drainage pipe. Instructed management to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found broken floor tiles in the front cooks line area, and in the rear dishwash/prep area. Instructed management to repair all broken floor tiles and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of dust build up on the restroom ventilation cover, and on the ceiling vents located in the rear prep/dish and front dining areas. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep coolers in front and rear preparation areas. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelving in rear food preparation area. Must repaint or replace shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gaskets inside of the 2 door prep cooler and adjust the left door for the 3 door prep cooler so that it closes and seals properly.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the interior contact surfaces of 2-door cooler. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build on ventilation vents in front prep area and rear storage area. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged tiles above 3-door tall refrigerator in rear food preparation area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few broken floor tiles in rear food preparation in front of ice machine and refrigeration units. Must repair/replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ventilation vents inside employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed the two door prep cooler with an air temperature of 51.1f inside of the unit and the 3 door prep cooler with an air temperature of 51.3f inside of the unit. Both coolers were used to store tcs foods such as meat and eggs. Management instructed to repair and maintain both coolers below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several coolers without a thermometer inside of them. Must provide a thermometer inside of each cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 live small flies located on the walls and boxes of stock in the rear food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gaskets inside of the 2 door prep cooler and adjust the left door for the 3 door prep cooler so that it closes and seals properly.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the microwave and the grease on the side of the stove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle inside of the washroom. Management instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair the broken floor tiles in the rear food prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shield on the light fixture in the rear food prep area. Must install.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): must provide thermometers inside all coolers.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b)-(d): must provide gloves for use when assembling ready-to-eat foods.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-203.13: must install mop sink with a backflow prevention device on premise.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b): observed slight leak in pipe of the three compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.15: observed cardboard being used as floor liner in the rear prep area. Must remove and provide a floor liner that is a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable material.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16(a): must detail clean the toilet room exhaust ventilation fan cover and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed stained ceiling tiles throughout and broken floor tiles in the dining area of facility. Must repair and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods such as pork tacos were being served and prepared. Instructed to provide and maintain a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site with valid certificate while potentially hazardous food items are being served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed worn gasket on 2-door cooler in front food prep area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris at bottom of inside 2-door freezer at front food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing/damaged floor tiles by the rear exit door in dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed dust on floor under the shelving in rear dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet base at 3-compartment sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed three new employees (a male cook at front and two female servers) not having food handler's certificates. Instructed to enroll and maintain food handler's requirement for new employees within 30 days after hiring.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP,2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOPSINK NEXT TO STORAGE SHELVES AND DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS,CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND JUKE BOX.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNATHORIZED PEOPLE WALKING IN REAR PREP AREA TO USE EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.THERE IS NO PUBLIC TOILETROOM FOR CUSTOMERS SIGN NEEDS TO BE POSTED

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during preparation.observed a pot of salsa in a ice bath inside of mop sink basin.also observed food not protected during storage.observed an excessive amount of black slimy substance on interior panel of ice machine and water dripping from panel onto ice stored inside of basin of ice machine that is used for human consumption for drinks.must remove ice ,clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain.pot of salsa has been removed from mop sink basin at this time.(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. 50 or more rodent droppings on floor behind hot water tank,under food storage shelving units in rear prep area and in toilet room behind toilet.also rear door has a appx."3/4" gap along bottom and door sweep broken.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/23/17.(serious 7-38-020)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace torn door gaskets on 2- door prep and glass reach in cooler.must eliminate plastic grocery bags used for food storage and provide food grade storage bags.must remove rust from grease trap at 3- comp sink,rust from lower shelf of prep table in rear prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from grill tables,prep tables,microwave,fryer cabinet,wheel bases of cooking equipment,oven,exterior of food storage containers,reach in coolers,prep coolers and freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases in prep areas,dish washing area.must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in rear prep/dish washing area.must remove cardboard from floor in prep/dish washing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive amount of dust build up on light shields,ceiling tiles and ventilation vents in dining area and prep area.must repair or replace stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout,damaged wall bases under 3- comp sink,behind reach in freezer,gap between floor and wall base behind juke box.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide hair restraints for food handlers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must provide hooks to hang up wet mops

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector’s note: Observed unathorized people walking in rear prep area to use employees toiletroom.there is no public toiletroom for customers sign needs to be posted.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements are not met.must enroll and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked tiles in front and rear prep, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front ceiling vent by prep area not clean, instructed to clean. Also observed a black substance on the wall behind the 3 comp. Sink, instructed to remove and recaulk wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front coffee machine above the coffee basket not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean front 2 door cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall in rear prep area in poor repair under knife rack, instructed to repair/seal. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace. Also clean all light shields.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time. Given copy of idph's food handler info., instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear kitchen areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found burnt light fixture inside reach in cooler,

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

Inspector’s note: Found small leak at 3 compartment sink faucet.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lid on chest freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood trim on floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace wall panel loose at wall next to hot water tank,loose wallbases in dining area,damaged walltile over hand sink in rear prep area,stained ceiling tiles throughout.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood trim under service counter and wallbase trim.must seal all openings around pipes leading into walls and ceiling throughout.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide bulbs at heat lamp.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device on toilet room door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace filters at hood of cooking equipment,missing ventilation vent cover in front prep area and ventilation not working at hood of cooking equipment.