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Undercooked

Updated: June 5, 2023 12:41 PM
Closure Date: 05/23/2023

Violations:
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 Cans of tomatoes **Warning**

- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 in the bar **Warning**

- High Priority -... See More Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp for ceviche **Warning**

- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box of raw bacon over peppers stuffed with cheese **Warning**

- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Container of raw steak, over broth and lettuce, glass door cooler - raw beef over peppers, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Poblano cream sauce 5/16 **Warning**

- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 in plastic container over steam table 3 on top of dish machine. 2 on pull through for dish machine. 1 on clean shelving storage 10-15 on plastic bean container 10-15 on top of clean container Approximately 20 on Jalepeno container 10 on top of bag in the box soda 1 on floor in mop sink room 3 on the floor in the bar under ice bin. Multiple on the floor in water, kitchen area under clean equipment storage **Warning**

- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Bag of flour/breading with chew marks **Warning**

- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooked peppers 44F, steak 47F, cut melon 45F, empanadas 45F, salsa out for 30 minutes and returned per operator 48-49F, Milk 52F (overnight per operator), cream (overnight per operator) 51F, raw chicken 49F, 47F glass door cooler. see stop sale for items in cooler overnight per operator. - salsa 46F in cooler under chip dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Source: Florida Department Of Health
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Report date: May 25, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying provision at the handwashing sink at stan's donuts, sweet shoppe, and cheese station. Also noted was no access to paper towels in the meat department and bakery. All... See More handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found a minimal amount of black unknown substance on the food contact surface of the ice machine (top interior behind panel). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed raw tuna in the self-service cooler. Found no written disclosure stating that the 'tuna is served raw. ' instructed manager to provide footnote, disclosure (written disclosure and disclosure by asterisk), and reminder for any menu item that is served raw. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found approx. 18 small flies in the bakery food prep area next to the front prep handwashing sink. Also noted are approx 3 small flies located next to 3 comp sinks in the bakery dishwashing area and 4 small flies located next to the compactor in the rear storage area. Instructed manager to minimize all fly activity. Also noted are approx 15- 20 mouse droppings in rear storage along the wall to the left of the compactor and behind the oil tanks. Instructed manager to eliminate rodent activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found built-in stopper at 3-compartment sink inoperable located at stan's donuts. Stopper unable to hold water in middle basin. Instructed manager to repair and maintain built-in stopper.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found an excessive amount of food debris in coolers at smoothie station. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: found no running water at handwashing sink in speciality cheese department when faucet is turned on. Water under pressure shall be provided to all equipment and nonfood equipment required to use water. Instructed manager to provide. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found no light in stan's donuts dry storage closet. Instructed manager to provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: found continued non- compliance from inspection report # 2564833 conducted on 10/05/2022. The following previous core violations were not corrected: 4-101. 19 observed broken and stained ceiling tiles in the prepared foods prep area. Instructed to replace and-or clean. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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27 May 2023 Bad food, undercooked meat symptoms for 3+ days, the other two members in my party that ate with me have the same symptoms. | Symptoms: Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea See Less
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Report date: May 24, 2023
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed menu without disclosure added to undercooked and cooked to order items such as el padrino, mar y tierra and castro's last meal. Instructed to added disclosure to menu items. Priority foundation violation.... See More 7-38-005

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed small container of seasoning in kitchen prep area on shelf next to grill area without common name on outside of container. Instructed to label all food storage containers with common name.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed shelves above three compartment sink, shelves in walk in cooler and lids of freezers in basement with rust on surfaces. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed stained cutting board above one door cooler in kitchenn prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition. Noted knives stored between wall and prep table in the kitchen. Instructed to provide knife storage rack.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed shelf above stove top lined with aluminum foil. Instructed to remove foil and maintain shelf in good condition.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed grocery bags to store food items in freezer in basement. Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage. Must use food grade storage bags.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease buildup on interior components of fryer inside cabinet. Observed interior and exterior of one door silver cold holding unit in kitchen prep with buildup on surfaces. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed waste water backing up into two compartments of three compartment sink when the water is released from the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed loose faucet in womens washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed area around dumpster and grease container with debris surrounding instructed to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris underneath basement stairs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed stained ceiling in mens washroom. Observed missing tiles on front exterior base of mop sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter such as washer, dryer, bike and wood. Instructed to declutter, organize and clean backyard to prevent pest harborage.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed filters in hood in kitchen prep area not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed dusty ceiling vent cover in mens and womens washroom and dusty fan covers in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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Within 7 hours, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, chills, fatigue after eating possible undercooked deep dish 3 meat pizza. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Headache, Chills, Fatigue See Less
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Report date: May 18, 2023
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or undercooked. Must disclose and remind customers of such food on both the printed and virtual menus. Priority foundation... See More violation 7-38-005.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: noted excessive grease and food debris under the flat top grill. ----interior of the metal garbage can at the dish area with accumulated debris. ----exterior doors of the rear dry food storage room freezer with food debris. Must clean and maintain all.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no proof of food handler certificates or training for all required employees. Must provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation #58 from 6-7-22 report #2556904 not corrected. #58- no allergen training certificates are provided on-site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: May 18, 2023
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 clean the prep table, deep fryer and stove on the cooking line.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 clean the hot holding unit and storage shelves above the mixers and... See More prep tables.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-501. 14 clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation #25 from report #2575760 on 5/11/23 not corrected: 25 - observed no consumer advisory disclosure and complete reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement in the menu. Must include the following sentence before the reminder statement:'these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. ' priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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The pork tasted good but may have been undercooked though no way to prove it. Ate the pulled pork quesadilla and had a very negative reaction to it Thursday night. All the above systems, black to greenish still at times. Onset was around 1:35 pm until manifestation... See More around 6:30 pm Duration until now from Thursday may 18 until Sunday may 21 though still feeling the fatigue and weakness | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Weakness, Fatigue See Less
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Report date: May 16, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: found no certified food manager... See More on site while tcs foods (beef, chicken, pork, soups etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times when handling tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink behind the bar.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found handwashing sink not accessible for employees to wash hands. Noted box of shrimp and sauce container stored at the said handsink unable for employees to wash hands in main prep/cooking area. Handsink in the basement not accessible with cleaning supplies stored in it and handsink in the bar area not accessible with multi use utensils stored. Instructed person in charge, a handwashing sink must be accessible for handwashing at all times. (cos corrected on site - person in charge removed items from the said handsinks) priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed the following prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Cooked tripe,cooked beef, refried beans, ground beef, cooked chicken, beef tongue stored inside reach-in coolers and prep coolers. Person in charge discarded all ready to eat food products. Total weight 50 lbs total value $ 1000,00. Instructed person in charge to properly label and date all ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers. Must identify product shelf life or 'consume by' dating (7 days from preparation date). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: found incomplete consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered 'raw' or under cooked and link those foods with an asterisk (*) to a reminder statement that states that eating raw or under cooked foods can increase your risk of food borne illness. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: instructed to properly label some food storage containers identified with common name (flour, salt, rice, beans etc)

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: found ice scoop stored inside ice machine behind the bar. Instructed to properly store in a clean separate container to prevent contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to clean, repaint or replace metal storage racks with rust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: found no sanitizing test strips (for chlorine and quats) available for determining sanitizing concentration at 3 compartment sanitizing sink in prep/dishwashing area and 3 compartment sanitizing sink in bar area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of all prep cooler, reach-in coolers, walk-in coolers and freezers.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: backflow preventer device not located behind (2) ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout prep/cooking area, under and around 3 compartment sink, under and around cooking equipment and floors throughout basement prep area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to replace non working (2) lightbulbs inside 3 door reach-in cooler in prep/cooking area.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: found no approved allergen training certificate available on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

Source: chicago.gov
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