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El Chisme Restaurant, 4440 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source 2511148

Regulatory Report

4440 South Western Avenue, Chicago, 60609 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 10, 2021
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods stored inside of 2- door cooler,glass cooler and walk in cooler such as 3lbs. Raw steak 51. 8f,2lbs. Breaded steak 52. 5f,5lbs. Cooked shredded chicken 47. 3f,1lbs. Ham 49. 1f,2lbs. Cooked pork 46. 1f,4lbs. Shredded lettuce 45. 7f-46. 4f,. 5lb. Sliced tomato 52. 3f,20lbs. Diced tomato 45. 9f-46. 2f,40lbs. Cooked chicken in broth 46. 6f-46. 8f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)appx. 77. 5lbs. $435.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 2- door prep cooler at improper temperature of 51. 8f with tcs foods stored inside. Manager adjusted thermostat during inspection air temperature is now 37. 1f. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued).

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide thermometers for counter top hot holding unit,rear 2- door prep cooler.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label repackaged dessrets for sale with proper info given. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 75 or more mice droppings in pizza prep area- inside of a bucket on shelving unit,on floor under and around prep tables,radiator and storage shelves,in dry food storage area-next to radiator,along wall bases next to reach in freezers,radiators and chest freezer,men's staff toilet room next to vanity. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/10/21. (priroity foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1/2-3/4' gap along bottom of rear and side doors,torn screen on side door. Must make doors and screen tight fitting.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wet towels on steam table and prep table must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on lower shelves of prep tables.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must remove rust from shelving units in both walk in coolers,foil from pipes and cardboard from 3- door reach in cooler shelving units and lower shelves of prep tables. Must repair or replace missing fan guard cover in 3- door reach in cooler and doors hinges are in poor repair on same,missing door handle on reach in freezer,worn door gaskets on prep cooler and chest freezer in pizza prep area.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up on fryer cabinet,prep tables,interior panel of ice machine.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no cold running water at hand washing sink in pizza prep area. Must use additional hand sinks on site for hand washing. Must repair and maintain. (priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a lid on garbage can in women's toilet room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged and gaps in flooring in pizza prep area,missing and damaged floor tiles in hallway,front prep area,produce walk in cooler and where needed,damaged wall next to dough machine.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace cracked light shield in main prep area.

Source: chicago.gov

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