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Los Cuates de Juanita's, West 71st Street, Chicago, IL, USA

Latest report: May 17, 2022 9:03 AM
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Report date: May 13, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sinks not accessible, filled with knives and multi-use containers in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to remove all items from hand washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation... See More issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following cold tcs food stored at improper temperature in prep cooler: raw chicken 59. 2f, raw steak 54. 9f, diced beef 50. 5f-53. 3f, sliced ham 58. 1f, sliced tomatoes 56. 4f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 50lbs and $100 of food. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 52. 9f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings on top of prep tables, shelves under prep tables and front counter, on grease trap, floor under shelving units, steam table, front counter, along walls near utility sink and furnace in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1' opening on upper right corner of rear exit door near men washroom. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entry.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead mouse inside toilet in women washroom. Instructed manager to remove.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed no splashguard between hand washing sink and beverage prep table. Instructed manager to provide.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service utensils not inverted under front counter. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, prep tables, holding units, sinks, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused articles and equipment in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest entry.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, utility, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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Report date: Oct 27, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy for employees health. In structed to provide. Priority foundation issued 7-38-010

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed employee... See More procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. However must provide all the necessary items in policy including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop. Priority foundation.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold temperatures of ( tcs) foods inside cooler. . A2 large pots,( approx 40-lbs of cooked goat in cooler at improper temperature of 55. 0f, 51. 0f,10-lbs of green homemade salsa, and green sauce at 55. 0f 25-lb bucket of sour cream at 50. 0f, 25-lb of beef soup at 59. 0f,10-lbs of cooked corn/ beef with broth at 49. 0f. 2-lb of cooked steak at 86. 0f 3-lbs of raw chicken breast at 50. 0f, 2-lb of beef steak at 49. 0f. All foods removed and discarded at cost approx $200. 00-cos. Instructed to maintain cold tcs foods at 41. 0f or below. Priority violation issued 7-38-005.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready to eat(tcs) prepared foods held more than 24 hours,( salsa,beef,soups,etc)not date marked. Instructed to identify food with prepared date and consumed, used by or discard date. Priority foundation

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed large cooler being used maintaining improper cold temperature of 50. 0f. Cooler must maintain temperature of 41. 0f or below. Instructed not to use. Must repair. Instructed to use additional cooler on site thats 41. 0f or below-cos. Cooler will be taged held for inspection until tag is removed by the health dept. Priority violation issued 7-38-005

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chlorine chemical test paper kit for 3- compartment sink dishwashing facilities. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-005

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed front prep hand sink in poor repair,( missing hot water faucet handle, only able to retrieve water from knob under handwashing sink. Also very low water pressure at rear prep handwashing sink by 3- compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain both handwashing sinks by reinspection in 2 days. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c).

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training for managers with city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Must provide

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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.

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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.

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60. Previous core violation corrected
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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

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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
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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
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56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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