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Tequila Cj Cantina Grill, 5728 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago

5728 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, 60638 Illinois, United States

Inspection Failure: 04-Apr-19
> 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
> 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
> OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CRACK RAW EGGS, AND THEN IMMEDIATELY PROCEED TO HANDLE AND PLATE READY TO EAT STEAK FOR CUSTOMERS ORDER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTD MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN SWITCHING BETWEEN WORKING WITH RAW FOOD AND WORKING WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
> MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
> OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING SINGLE USE GLOVES TO CRACK AND HANDLE RAW EGGS, AND THEN USE SAME GLOVES TO HANDLE READY YO EAT FOOD (PLATING CUSTOMERS COOKED STEAK). SINGLE USE GLOVES SHALL BE USED FOR ONLY ONE TASK, AND DISCARDED WHEN INTERRUPTIONS OCCUR IN THE OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
> OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE UNPACKAGED, EXPOSED, WASHED AND READY TO EAT CILANTRO IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
> OBSERVED WASHED, UNPACKAGED READY TO EAT CILANTRO STORED IN UNCLEAN BLACK MILK TYPE CONTAINER FROM SUPPLIER. INSTD TO STORE IN CLEAN, SANITIZED PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION ISSUED ABOVE.
> THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: TRAYS OF COOKED SHREDDED BEEF 46.0F, PACKAGES OF RAW GROUND BEEF 45.9F, SOUP AT 46.2F, CHORIZO AT 45.2F, CHEESE AT 46.0F. ALL PRODUCT PROPERLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50LBS $300 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
> 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SHREDDED BEEF, CHORIZO, SOUP, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
> NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
> WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
> OVER 30 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST COTNROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
> 6-202.15: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
> STOCK ON FLOOR. ISNSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
> WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPRLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES
> 3-304.12 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, AND WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.
> 4-101.11(B,C,D,E) OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/GREEN ONIONS BEING STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME
> ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH SCRATCHING AND SCORING TO BE REPLACED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.
> UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN
> UNCLEAN TOILET AND HANDSINK IN NON USED TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE ALL SAID PLUMBING.
> EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
> WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
> RAW WORN UNFINISHED CONRETE FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOT, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE.
> 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
Source: Chicago Health Dept. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Fever, Vomiting

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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the employee's toilet room not maintained. No cold water. Instructed to provide cold water per city code and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments:... See More observed tcs foods held in the front display cooler at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 46. 2f to 56. 4f and included: ham, tuna, turkey, eggs, chicken, pepperoni, salami, cold cut combo and cheese. Manager discarded all items, a combined weight of approximately 30lbs. Valued at approximately $100. 00. Instructed to monitor and keep cold foods at 41f or less. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloth not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the lower surface of the cabinet under the beverage station with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain cabinet surface.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk container not labeled in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-... See More comments: observed damaged gasket along side of walk-in cooler door. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, wheels and bases of fryers, holding units, shelving units, prep tables, rolling carts, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup under all cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Observed stained ceiling tiles in sales and storage areas, dust buildup on light shields and ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damaged ceiling in men washroom. Observed missing floor drain cover in chicken prep area instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from report #2579098 on 7-26-23:55-must repair or replace damaged, broken and missing wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler, wall trim in walk in cooler & north vestibule,holes in walls behind hot water tank and mop sink. Missing ceiling tile in hot water tank area. Must grout floors throughout premises. 57-observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed no summary report posted and visible to customers. Summary report shall be posted and visible at all times to customers. Prioirty foundation 7-42-010b citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 26, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent activity on the premises. 100 found in various areas: the rear toddler classroom (by the infant room) in the toilet room along the side of the washbowl; around the refrigerator in... See More the rear of the toddler classroom, in the infant room-rear; around the 3-compartment and hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings, clean/sanitize the affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the cabinets under all of the washbowls in the toilet rooms in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and to maintain all to remove dirt, cleaner spills and debris.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain the sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a hole in the wall above the toilet in the toilet room in the rear toddler classroom; opening in the lower corner on the wall in the toilet room where the rodent activity was found; opening under the 2-compartment sink. Instructed to seal all openings and holes in the walls throughout as needed.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in all of the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the classrooms, laundry room, storage rooms, utility, electrical closets and kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Also, the vent in the hallway by the kitchen and staff toilet room with thick dirt/dust. Instructed to clean and maintain vent.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in the rear unused classroom and all of the storage rooms. Instructed to eliminate clutter, elevate all items at least 6' off the floor and organize all areas with clutter. Maintain same.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the mechanical ventilation in the staff's toilet room not working. Instructed to fix and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the 3 lights in the kitchen with no bulbs causing the area not to be well lit. Instructed to provide bulbs and maintain a well lit area per city code.

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Report date: Mar 26, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a valid certified food managers certificate posted to view. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed... See More no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view for food manager on duty only an expired certificate while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,mashed potatoe,cole slaw,etc). Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practicies by male food handler observed him go into the dining area and then returned to rear kitchen area and handle a pan to put food on without washing hands when he returned into food prep area. Must wash hands after every possible contamination. (priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe at front hand sink near drive-thru.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 2. 5lbs. Pre-cooked chicken tenders ranging from 46. 2f-52. 9f on a rack inside of walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 2. 5lbs. $60. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 : must label shaker when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 : observed rear door bent bristles at door sweep must repair or replace to be tight fitting.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 8-10 live small flies flying around in dining area and rear storage area and 2-4 live large flies in vestibule and rear storage area. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/26/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 : observed male food handler with a long beard must provide a beard guard and maintain.

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- comments: 4-501. 11 : must repair or replace loose door handle on hot holding cabinet.

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