Birrieria Reyes de Ocotlan

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes and alumninum foil being used to line the shelves under the food prep tables. Instructed to remove and make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken down cardboard boxes on the floor in the front prep area and stored in between the cold holding units in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water near the mop sink in the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water and mold-stained ceiling tiles in the rear food prep/dishwashing area and in the hallway leading towards the toilet rooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed card board lining the metal shelving unit next to the hand washing sink in the rear dish washing area. Also observed card board and alluminum foil lining the lower shelving area of the prep tables in the rear prep area across from the sliding door reach in soda cooler. Instructed to remove all as a means of preventing possible harboring space or insects.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lower wall behind the toilet in the mens restroom with a open gap of about an inch or so exposing the inside of the wall behind it. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect entering and possible harboring.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer in rear reach in cooler. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide common name of bulk food items taken out of its original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a small garbage can in the women wash room with a lid as required.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged (water stained) ceiling tiles through out premises. Must replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged (loose) floor tiles in the front window service area and in the mens washroom. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a shelf liner. Instructed not to re-use cardboard.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no food measuring devices, for taking food temperatures(premises has meat thermometers140*-190*f). Instructed to provide thermometer(0-220*f) for taking food temperatures. Priority foundation 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: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the two upright freezers with excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area, instructed to replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in rear prep area, instructed to provide, and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no food measuring devices, for taking food temperatures (premises has meat thermometers 140*f-190*f)instructed to provide thermometer (0*f-220*f)for taking food temperatures. Priority foundation7-38-005, no citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the two upright freezers with excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area, instructed to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in rear prep area, instructed to provide, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLES.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM EYED STOVES,PREP TABLES, COOLERS,STEAM TABLES,SHELVING UNITS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS/GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE MEAT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLES.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD SCREWED ON TO TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,MISSING HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE LIDS.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from eyed stoves,prep tables, coolers,steam tables,shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. HAS DEAD BUGS, RODENT DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace holes in door leading to basement and women's toilet room. All water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen .must clean dust build up from ventilation vents in toilet rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose light shield in rear prep area and remove tape from same.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND HUGE POTS TOO LARGE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH OR REMOVE THE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in small storage closet in rear prep area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR PROOF THAT THEY ARE NEW HIRE

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 120 live small flies on the walls, multi-use utensils, storage racks and on the pipes/conduits in the rear food preparation area and in the dining area. Also, found 30 rat droppings in the basement utility room and along the walls in the food preparation area. Instructed to eliminate all activity, clean/sanitize the affected areas and contact pest control for assistance. Serious violation 7-38-020

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed the grease trap in the basement backing up and over flowing onto the floor. Instructed to have sink fixed. Maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1946914 dated, 07-21-2016 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: 33-observed the following interiors not clean in the 1st. Floor rear prep/dish area, 2 door cooler, and microwave, instructed to clean. Observed basement cutting boards not clean ,instructed to clean and sanitize. Also defrost/ clean box freezer/excessive ice inside. 34-observed basement floor with standing water, instructed to dry mop/remove standing water. 35-observed the ceiling tile outside the ladies restroom water damaged, instructed to replace. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under/around the storage racks and heavy equipment in the basement and 1st fl. Has dead bugs, rodent droppings, dirt and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Must also, clean the exterior/interior of all floor drains. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: The vents, walls, ventilation filters and ceilings in the front/rear food preparation area and toilet rooms has small flies, dirt/dust build up, food and grease on the surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain all. Also, must replace all water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen and dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Found huge pots too large to properly wash, rinse and sanitize in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to install a 3-compartment sink large enough or remove the pots. Maintain same.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide proof that all food handlers have met the illinois department of public health food handler requirements or proof that they are new hire. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following interiors not clean in the 1st. Floor rear prep/dish area, 2 door cooler, and microwave, instructed to clean. Observed basement cutting boards not clean ,instructed to clean and sanitize. Also defrost/ clean box freezer/excessive ice inside.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed basement floor with standing water, instructed to dry mop/remove standing water.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tile outside the ladies restroom water damaged, instructed to replace.

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 12 rodent droppings in basement pit/behind hot water tank, and heater, instructed to have peat control return for service, clean and sanitize area.serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following interior not clean in the 1st.floor rear prep/dish area, 2 door cooler, and microwave, instructed to clean.observed basement cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also defrost/clean box freezers/ excessive ice inside.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed basement floor with standing water, instructed to dry mop/remove standing water.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tile outside the ladies restroom water damaged, instructed toreplace.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in basement furnace room.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under utility sink.

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 two live roaches crawling on floor behind reach-in coolers in kitchen, one live roach crawling on floor in basement, 40 mice droppings scattered on floor near water heater and along walls in basement furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1537574 on 5-1-15 45-no food handler certificates available. 32-remove garbage bags/grocery bags and properly store meat in food storage bags or containers in chest freezers. 43-store wash cloths in sanitizing solution. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep and basement areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean light shield in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under front exposed sink. Repair ventilation fan in men washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty and certificate posted when cooked beef 171.8f prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

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

Inspector’s note: Remove garbage bags/grocery bags and properly store meat in food storage bags or containers in chest freezers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates available must provide by 7-24-15.

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 three live roaches crawling on floor between and behind reach-in coolers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: No valid chicago food sanitation manager on duty or certificate posted when cooked beef 159.9f and goat 199.6f prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

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

Inspector’s note: Remove garbage bags and properly store meat in food storage bags or containers in chest freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of all sinks, coolers, and prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in rear prep area(dead roaches).

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink in basement prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove soiled water and store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates available. Must provide by 7-24-15.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and repair or replace lid to the chest freezer in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove peeling debris at ceiling over basement dry storage shelvings must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace burnt out light bulbs in rear kitchen coolers and dining room.

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

Inspector’s note: Some peeling paint on ceiling wall of basement; remove where needed and repaint.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide self closing devices for both washroom doors.

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. THE THIRD REACHIN FREEZER TOP IN POOR REPAIR AND THE GASKETS ARE LOOSEAND WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOP.

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. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FOUR REACHIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

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. SOME PARTS OF THE BASEMENT CEILINGS HAS MOLD GROWING ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MOLD AND PAINT THE CEILINGS.