Food Safety Report: Marisqueria Los Cabos, 3355-3359 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

3355 North Central Avenue, Chicago, 60634 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 17, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx:20 rodent(mice)droppings on floor along the walls and in corners in the cluttered rear dry storage room. Instructed to detail clean and remove all rodent droppings and sanitize affected areas;additional pest control service is now reccomended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed pots and pans not properly stored throughout the kitchen shelves. Must properly store and invert and multi-use utensils (handles-up)to prevent contamination before use.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed torn door gaskets inside of the prep cooler directly across the cooking grill. Instructed management to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags inside of the walk-in- freezer. Instructed management to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed aluminum foils used to line kitchen shelves and prep tables. Instructed to clean and remove all aluminum foil liners and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean fan covers/condensor in walk-in-cooler to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: instructed management to better maintain outdoor dumpster enclosure and remove broken unused wooden pallets due to potential pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and organize the rear dry storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and remaining items must be properly stored and elevated off the floor at least 6' inches.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water stained ceiling tiles in front prep area. Must replace and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed dim light in walk-in-cooler. Must provide brighter bulb and replace burnt-out light bulbs in rear dry storage room and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

Source: chicago.gov