Bia's Cafe Marianao

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed container of raw beef thawing in still water at room temperature in the rear kitchen area (near 3-compartment sink). Instructed to thaw tcs food items using approved thawing methods such as under running water at 70.0f or below and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils in still, room temperature water at the coffee prep station. Instructed to store in-use utensils on a clean, sanitized surface or under running water in between uses and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets at the 2-door upright freezer to be in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace gaskets at the 2-door upright freezer and maintain all equipment and components in good repair and proper adjustment.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed container of raw beef thawing in still water at room temperature in the rear kitchen area (near 3-compartment sink). Instructed to thaw tcs food items using approved thawing methods such as under running water at 70.0f or below and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils in still, room temperature water at the coffee prep station. Instructed to store in-use utensils on a clean, sanitized surface or under running water in between uses and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets at the 2-door upright freezer to be in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace gaskets at the 2-door upright freezer and maintain all equipment and components in good repair and proper adjustment.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR USE IN TESTING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION PROVIDED ON-SITE. FACILITY HAS pH TEST STRIPS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD pH TEST STRIPS AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR THE CHEMICAL SANTIIZER USED IN WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 noted some food containers stored on floor in prep and rear storage area. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 noted unfinished wood used for shelving at the rear dry storage area. Instructed to provide shelves with non porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 noted holes and openings on corner wallbase of dry storage room with ice machine. Instructed to seal all holes and openings where ever necessary to prevent entry points for pests.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 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 protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Noted some food containers stored on floor in prep and rear storage area. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted wash cloth used to line the meat slicer while slicing tomatoes. Recommended to remove, wash and clean in a sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted unfinished wood used for shelving at the rear dry storage area. Instructed to provide shelves with non porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop wrapped in a plastic wrap and stored inside the service prep cooler.. Instructed to remove and provide an ice scoop holder.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted holes and openings on corner wallbase of dry storage room with ice machine. Instructed to seal all holes and openings where ever necessary to prevent entry points for pests.

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.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 clean the exterior of the grease dumpster.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the rear food prep area and the dust on the ceiling and light shields.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed several packages of frozen steak thawing in the rear food prep area at room temperature. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the grease dumpster.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the rear food prep area and the dust on the ceiling and light shields.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2561311 on 7/27/22 not corrected: 10 - observed no handwashing signage at the handsink located in the front preparation area. Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsinks informing employees where to wash their hands and maintain. 53 - observed trash receptacles in both unisex toilet rooms with no lids. Instructed to provide trash receptacles for both unisex toilet rooms with lids and maintain. 58 - observed incomplete allergen awareness certificates at the time of inspection. Instructed to ensure that any individual that holds a city of chicago foodservice manager certifcate completes allergen awareness training and receives allergen training certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed trash receptacles in both unisex toilet rooms with no lids. Instructed to provide trash receptacles for both unisex toilet rooms with lids and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris/spills throughout kitchen preparation area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent covers in both toilet rooms with dust build-up. Instructed to clean, remove dust and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the ceiling tile above the service sink located in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good repair.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside front reach in cooler. Instructed to provide.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed two employees in kitchen without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed discolored cutting board with deep grooves in rear prep area of kitchen. Must replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device on utility sink in dishwashing area. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: All dry bulk food container must be properly labeled with common name outside the container.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables,chopping board,coolers must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Front hand washing sink slow draining. Must repair to have a well draining sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under and behind all cooking equipment and coolers(with dust and debris) and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood/filter on the cook line with grease build-up. Instructed to remove grease,clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All dry bulk food container must be properly labeled with common name outside the container.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables,chopping board,coolers must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: No chemical test strip for the qac sanitizer for 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink not draining on all the 3 sinks and leaking on the midlle compartment sink. Instructed to sealed the hole to stop the leak and repair to have a well draining sink. Priority 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Front hand washing sink slow draining. Must repair to have a well draining sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in both washrooms with heavy dust accumulated. Must detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under and behind all cooking equipment and coolers(with dust and debris) and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood/filter on the cook line with grease build-up. Instructed to remove grease,clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the prep tables and interior of the prep cooler.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the excessive grease from the ventilation hood and filters.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store food and non food items in front and in rear prep area. No milk crates.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, maintain and remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored inside rear boiler room and in rear outside area to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) must be stored off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with dried food debris and dirt accumulation along the walls and in all corners in front and in rear prep area especially under and around coolers.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods such as beef sandwich, empanadas,turkey sandwich, milkshakes etc. Two city of chicago certificate of sanitation posted on the wall but the said persons are not on site. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #2049825 dated 5/4/17. #36-seal gap around pipes thru-out the establishment and maintain. #38-exposed hand sink in the front prep area slow draining. Must repair to have a well draining sink. Must install a back flow preventer device on the mop sink faucet. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Found grocery bag being used to store frozen bread and meats. Must replace with food grade storage bag.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cleaning equipments(dust pans, brooms, mop) store in the prep area by the cooler. Instructed to store cleaning equipments by the mop sink area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Front and exit entrance door with over 1/4 of and gap on the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent/insects proof the door. Serious violation 7-38-020. Owner asked the construction guy to fix the door during inspection. Doors are now rodent/insects proofed.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal gap around pipes thru-out the establishment and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink in the front prep area slow draining. Must repair to have a well draining sink. Must install a back flow preventer device on the mop sink faucet.