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Restaurant: 90 Miles Cuban Cafe
Address: 2540 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Mar 16, 2012

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Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST EMPTY OPENED CAN FOOD INTO STORABLE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLASTIC,GLASS,OR STAINLSS BEFORE STORING IN COOLER. ALSO DISH RACKS MUST ELEVATED 6' OFF FLOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSIDE HOOD-WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN AND INSIDE COMPARTMENT PANELS OF DEEP FRYERS AT SAME LOCATION,AND PLASTIC CURTAIN ON WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLASHES . ALSO REACH-IN FREEZER AT REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP NEEDS TO DEFROSTED AND CLEAN.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON PREP COUNTERS AT FRONT KITCKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES CHICKEN,11PDS.=50.5F,BEEF =3PDS. 47.6F,POTATO BEEF ROLLS,21/2PDS.48.5F RESPECTIVELY;ABOVE PRODUCTS WAS LEFT OUT FOR OVER 2HRS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOODS OF SUCH MAINTAINED IN COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES ABOVE SAID FOODS WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH SANITIZER AT TOTAL COST OF $151.50.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED ABOUT 2-5 HOUSEFLIES IN DINING,MANAGER HAD DOORS AT FRONT REAR OUT DOOR CAFES OPEN.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020,IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PRACTICE,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,OR PROVIDE SCREEN ON ABOVE SAID DOOR TO PRVENT INSECTS AND RODENTS GAINING ACESS INTO FACILITY. WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-04-10.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES AT FRONT KITCHEN HANDLING WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN ON WHEN HANDLING FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

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All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. MINOR VIOLATION FROM 05-28-10 INSPECTION OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES AT FRONT KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHEN HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON PREP WORKING TABLES AT REAR KITCKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES COOKED PORK 100.0F=35#,COOKED CHORIZO 120.0F=25#,COOKED RICE 98.0F=10#.NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $203.51.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F FOR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE.
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES,SUPERVISOR CDPH NOTIFIED REGARDING SUCH, LICENSE PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION,HOT RUNNING WATER NOW RECOVERED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS OVER REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT SHIELDED-MUST PROVIDE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean and degrease the cooking equipment,ovens and surfaces in detail,coolers,cutting boards,shelvings in kitchen,manual can opener,housing attached.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

MUST CLEAN WALL KITCHEN AREA BY THREE COMP SINK, REMOVE BLACK MOLD, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAIN, TEMPS. READING 45.0-59.0'F, ON BOTH WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLER-REACH-IN READING 59.0'F AND WALK-IN COOLER -50'F CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP. READING BETWEEN 59.0-WIC-50'F, SEE ATTACHED LIST OF DISCARDED FOODS AND COST TOTAL, TOTAL POUNDS, 477 AND TOTAL COST $7,143.412, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WATER BACK-UP AT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-030
MUST REPLAC ALL STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT COFFEE MACHINE, AND MOP SINK
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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