Food Safety Report: Senoritas, 1104 W 18th St , Chicago, Il, USA.

1104 West 18th Street, Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 30, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 observed rear door open without a screen. Instructed to provide screen and make door rodent proofed when opened.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 13 observed open bait stick traps being set in the basement. Instructed to only allow pest control to set all pest control devices.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 12 observed liquor bottles stored on shelves in the basement under sewer lines. Instructed to remove and do not store any food, beverage or single service items under sewer lines.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 observed a male food handler without a beard restraint. Instructed to provide.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill and in between cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: 5-103. 11(b) observed inadequate hot running water at the sinks throughout the entire facility; 75f at the 3 compartment sink and hand washing sink in the food prep area, 82f at the 3 compartment sink and hand washing sink at the bar area and 70f in the toilet room. Instructed to maintain all 3 compartment sinks at 110f at all times and a hand washing sinks at 100f at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-204. 12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 15 observed overflowing outside dumpster with garbage on the ground around said outside dumpster. Instructed to never allow the outside dumpster to overflow and remove garbage from around the outside dumpster. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 observed a hole in the floor by the 3 compartment sink in the food prep area. Instructed to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed clutter in the basement. Instructed to remove all unnecessary clutter and elevate every thing at least 6 inches.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2552907 dated 3/15/22; 6-501. 111 observed evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 75 rodent (rat) droppings scattered in various areas of the basement, and about 20 rodent (rat) droppings on the top shelf of the liquor shelves. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and reccomended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a). Observed about 100 rodent (rat) droppings scattered in the basement during the re-inspection. Instructed to remove rodent droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and instructed to contact pest control for a service. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

Source: chicago.gov