El Jacalito

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container not labeled in rear storage area. Intructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cluter in coolers. Instructed manager to organize all coolers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on shelves under front counter and on floor under shelves in dry storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed opening in bottom shelves under front counter and around pipe fitting near furnace. Instructed manager to seal all openings in shelving and around pipe fittings in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #59.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from grill tables, rolling cart wheel bases and legs of all equipment,pipeso f equipment,interior and exterior of garbage cans,stove,reach in & prep coolers,stove,prep tables,all shelving & storage units,top side of hot water tank.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from inside of footrest at front service counter.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace broken floor underneath stove,loose wall panel behind cooking equipment in rear prep area,gaps and openings in walls throughout premises,damaged walls throughout premises

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean dirt and grease build up from walls & ceiling ,vents throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must replace damaged floor mats in prep area to be in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (shakers & squeeze bottles)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 150 or more mice droppings on & under pop and food storage shleving units,on floor under,around and along wall bases of coolers, furnance,hot water tank,window sills,on floor under front service counter,30 compartment sink.also. 7 - live roaches crawling on grease trap lid of 3- compartment sink,in between cracks and crevices of wood shelving unit in rear prep/dish washing area,front service counter.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/28/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unauthorized persons in food storage area.observed a male customer walk into rear storage area and open pop cooler and removed a dtink and went and set back down in dining area and food was delivered to his table as well as a female customer walk in and went into rear food storage area. Instructed no unauthorized perons allowed in food area. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no gloves, utensils or deli tissue used for ready to eat foods by employee.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink must provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill tables, rolling cart wheel bases and legs of all equipment,pipeso f equipment,interior and exterior of garbage cans,stove,reach in & prep coolers,stove,prep tables,all shelving & storage units,top side of hot water tank.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt and grease build up from walls,ceilings,doors throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken floor underneath stove,loose wall panel behind cooking equipment in rear prep area,gaps and openings in walls throughout premises,damaged walls throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from inside of footrest at front service counter.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2567976 12/5/22 NOT CORRECTED #49-4-601.11(B) : OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE ALL STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER.-#47-4-501.11 : OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE INTERIOR OF THE 2- DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.13 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#55- 6-501.12 : MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. #56-4-202.18 : OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#58- 2-102.13 : MANAGER ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the interior of the 2- door cooler in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the all storage shelving to remove spills and/or debris. Also clean the interior of the reach in freezer.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning along the wall base and in the corners through out to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls through out premises to remove food splatter.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood above the cooking equipment in the front and rear prep areas dirty. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grab & go food items (prepackaged desserts) on display not properly labeled. Facility has two food allergy notice signs posted, however labeling must be on the individual prepackaged food items. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, list major allergens, business name and address where made and packaged. 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 refrigerator units and dry storage without proper labeling of food 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.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth on a counter surface in the prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single use paper cups being used to scoop salsa stored in the refrigerator. Instructed to discontinue use to avoid contamination and must use proper ladles with handles to retrieve salsa and other food items.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on front and rear cooking equipment in the kitchen prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged desserts for sale without a label containing the ingredients. Instructed to provide labels with the ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed no allergen warning label on the prepackaged desserts for sale. Instructed to provide an allergen warning label. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed utensils being stored inside of product. Instructed to store utensils properly between use.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Manager on duty has an expired city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to enroll for the recertification class asap to obtain a new and valid sanitation certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, bottoms of prep tables, surfaces under cooking equipment and inside of refrigeration units and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors around under and behind cooking and other kitchen equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls and doors around all cooking and other kitchen equipment. Must clean window fan above the front entrance door to remove dirt and dust. Also observed cracked and peeling paint on the dining area ceiling and in front of the hooded system above the cooking grills; remove and repaint where needed. Clean all light shields and vent system above stove.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair rubber gaskets at the 2 door reach-in cooler in rear of premises,instructed to repair gaskets

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cooking equiment,of grease build-up and old food debris and detail clean the 2 -door reach-in cooler on inside and outside of cooler of old food debris and food spills,also must detail clean the exit door in kitchen area,has dirt and old food debris on surface of door,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Ust detail clean floors throughout the prep area.along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls in rear of premises of dirt and food debris and clean the light sheild covers in prep area of dust build-up ,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers at prep area not wearing hair restraints,instructed to provide

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use a prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips to test the sanitizer at 3 compartment sink,when sink is set up for wash,rinse and sanitize,instructed to provide strips,seeious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair rubber gaskets at the 2 door reach-in cooler in rear of premises,instructed to repair gaskets

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cooking equiment,of grease build-up and old food debris and detail clean the 2 -door reach-in cooler on inside and outside of cooler of old food debris and food spills,also must detail clean the exit door in kitchen area,has dirt and old food debris on surface of door,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors throughout the prep area.along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls in rear of premises of dirt and food debris and clean the light sheild covers in prep area of dust build-up ,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers at prep area not wearing hair restraints,instructed to provide

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use a prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the fan cover inside the 2 door cooler to remove dust. Also clean and defrost upright freezer in the rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep areas along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall,ceiling and attached equipment(hood & filters) to remove grease,dust and debris in the prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of the reach-in cooler,has food spills and old food particles,imstructed to clean and manintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout kitchen area,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall near siove in prep area of food spills,istructed to clane and maintain area and clean light shield cover in prep area

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers certificates or proof of enrollement upon next inspection

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: hoods & exhausts above cooking equipment in rear and front sections of prep area, storage carts and shelves throughout, interior and exterior of reach-in freezer, sides and exteriors of cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair bottom left side of front inner door and repair bottoms of both outer doors. Remove chipping paint from ceiling in storage room and re-paint surface. Clean all walls in rear section of prep area(dirt build-up), above exposed handsink by toilet room(also needs repairing), in storage room, and in washroom. Paint raw wood washroom door. Clean light shields in dining room where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace blown lights in dining area.

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.

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

Inspector’s note: Mop sink in washroom not clean.must clean/maintain mop sink in washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unclean curtains in windows.must clean or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations still not corrected from report#57976,dated 2/25/11,#33char grill and flat grill hoodand filters not cleaned,#35 ceiling above the hood in poor repair.instructed to repair water damaged ceiling. Serious citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Dish storage wood rack has peeling chip paint.must repair. Also rusty dish racks on lower shelf at 3- comp sink.must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Char grill,flat grill hood and filters not clean. See violation #29.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling above the hood in poor repair.instructed to repair water damage ceiling.see violation #29.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walls of premises not cleaned/maintained, peeling paint on ceiling in prep area,baseboards not cleaned,curtains in windows and window seals not clean.must clean all areas on premises,or replace curtains,and paint walls ceilings if cannot be cleaned.repair ceiling in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Premises is too cluttered,not organized.papers,books,unclean storage boxes under coffee station,under grill,behind counter, unclean fan at coffee station.must clean or replace it,and foil.must remove unused articles,unclean boxes,foil and organize all areas to prevent pest harborage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED MISSING FRONT DOOR KNOB INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET, COFFEE PREP TABLE, CHAR GRILL, AND FLAT GRILL HOOD AND FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ABOVE ITEMS.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED 2 LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN 1 IN STORAGE AREA AND THE OTHER IN REAR KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RECAULK AROUND EXPOSED HABDWASHING SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES UNDER COUNTER AND THROUGH OUT. CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR PAINT IF NECESSARY WALLS IN PREP AREA, SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND PROVIDE/REATTACH ALL LOOSE/MISSING RUBBER WALLBASE.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.