Brasas del Peru

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed used and open food boxes, cleaning supplies, boxes, crates trhoughout entire premsie including in storage closets stored on floor. Instrutced person in charge to provide storage that is at least six inches from floor to prevent contamination.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop fully submerged in ice with handle in direct contact with ice (ice used for human consumption.) instructed to properly storage scoops in between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pans stored above the hot cooking equipment instructed person in charge to invert all equipment when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for manual warewashing. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of all cold-holding units, racks, deep fryers, shelves, freezers, in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed buildup of dirt, food spills, grease buildup on floors, along walls in all corners especially behind heavy cooking equipment, ice machine, storage racks in stroage closets, under cold holding units and under three compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean entire facility and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excess build-up of grease on ventillation hoods in kitchen above deep fryers. Instrutced to detail clean and maintain. Recommended increased cleaning frequency.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler with no lighting. Instructed to increase lighting intensity to ensure visibility in unit.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large buckets of bulk ingredients (sugar) not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pans stored above three compartment sink not inverted. Instructed person in charge to invert all equipment when no in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and food debris on interior and exterior of cold hold units as well as prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed door to toilet room not self closing. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device on toilet room door and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--must clean grease build up from interior of cooking fryer.

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

Inspector’s note: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS, IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE #. LICENSE EXTERMINATOR MUST PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. ALL INFORMATION IN LOG BOOK MUST BE KEPT FOR A 12 MONTH PERIOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease build up from interior of cooking fryer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed hot water trickling from 3-compartment sink. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on toilet room door. Must install.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35 small live flies on walls and ceiling in rear storage rooms and rear sitting area. Must clean and sanitized areas and maintain. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate flying insect problem. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink in food preparation area not properly maintained. Observed waste water with food particles backing up fron second compartment sink into first compartment when water is release from third compartment of 3-compartment sink and slow draining. Prioirty foundation violation 7-38-025. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test available on premises to measure the concentration of sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintan.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employees/customers washroom. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear storage room and sitting area. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.