Mr Chilaquil

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in use utensils stored in container of water between uses in front of stove. Instructed during pauses in food preparation or dispensing utensils shall be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day at least every four hours.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed spoons, knives and forks stored laying down in uncovered container on table in dining room. Instructed to store utensils inverted or covered during storage to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all stoppers in three compartment sink not functioning properly. Instructed to repair or replace all stoppers of three compartment sink so that said stoppers shall function properly in three compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test kit on premises. Instructed to provide a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of chlorine sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed door of all gender washroom to not be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device on all gender washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor to the right of two door refrigerator in rear storage area of enclosed back porch.instructed to smoothly repair floor for ease of cleanability to the right of two door refrigerator in rear storage area of enclosed back porch and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed stove with six burners in prep area not completely installed under ventilation system. Instructed to have all stoves with burners installed completely under ventilation system or remove from premises.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e): ceramic/clay drinking cups, plates, and bowls on site. Instd to ensure such items are lead-free or lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or removed from premises

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter/unnecessary articles (tires, non used equipment) noted at outside dining area. Instd to remove all such items and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups, plates, and bowls on site. Instd to ensure such items are lead-free or lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or removed from premises

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

Inspector’s note: No chemical testing device for chlorine on site. Instd to obtain test strips and maintain on site. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 1-burner stove connected to propane tank at tortilla prep area. Additional propane tanks noted in storage closet where utility sink located. Propane tanks usage and storage prohibited. Instd to remove from premises and maintain. Excessive clutter/unnecessary articles (tires, non used equipment) noted at outside dining area. Instd to remove all such items and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups and bowls on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead-free or lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or removed from premises

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior and exterior surfaces of cold hold units with build-up of food residue and grime. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed soiled rags stored on tables throughout prep areas. Instructed person in charge that all cleaning rags must be stored in water with sanitizer solution

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.13(c) ceramic/clay drinking cups and bowls on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead-free or lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or removed from premises

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed interior and exterior surfaces of cold hold units with build-up of food residue and grime. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed build-up of grease on filters and hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 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.citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 large flies throughout the rear prep area on walls and tables. Instructed person in charge to work with licensed pest control service to abate 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 no current pest control logbook on the premises. Instructed the person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year, and the reports must be maintained in the logbook. Instructed to provide a current pest control logbook and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled rags stored on tables throughout prep areas. Instructed person in charge that all cleaning rags must be stored in water with sanitizer solution

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

Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups and bowls on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead-free or lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or removed from premises

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior and exterior surfaces of cold hold units with build-up of food residue and grime. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2581504 not corrected as follows: #51-no backflow device provided on the ice machine in front prep area. Instructed to provide. #52- observed ice machine not properly draining from point of discharge to disposal. Instructed to provide proper drainage. #58- no allergen training on site for all city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete and provide. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: no backflow device provided on the ice machine in front prep area. Instructed to provide.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-403.12: observed ice machine not properly draining from point of discharge to disposal. Instructed to provide proper drainage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 cooking equipment, fryers, flat top grills not under ventilation. Instd to have all equipment under proper commercial ventilation

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: no backflow device provided on the ice machine in front prep area. Instructed to provide.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-403.12: observed ice machine not properly draining from point of discharge to disposal. Instructed to provide proper drainage.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow device provided on the ice machine in front prep area. Instructed to provide.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine not properly draining from point of discharge to disposal. Instructed to provide proper drainage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floors along the walls behind coolers and under equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.