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Restaurant: Inter-american
Address: 851 W Waveland (3700n), Chicago, IL 60613
Type: School
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Jun 14, 2012

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100

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All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.1 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SINK WAS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE,(CLEANING). NEED TO USE SINK ONLY FOR FOOD.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES, AND HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD.ALSO EMPLOYEE CAME IN, IN KITCHEN, TO REPORT FOR WORK, CHANGED AND PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND START TO SET UP PIZZA ON TRAYS,WITOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER EMPLOYEE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS PRIOR TO WEAR FOOD GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO59436-11
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS BROKEN,PER EMPLOY STATEMENT(NOT USED SINCE YESTERDAY AT PRESENT TIME UNIT NOT IN USE).TAGGED UNIT .INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED(FAX# 312-7464240).NO CITATION ISUED.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FIRST LUNCH ROOM AREA, ABOVE TRAY LINE.BROKE LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND LUNCH ROOM ABOVE DINING TABLES.NEED TO CHANGE IT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FANS IN BOTH LUNCH ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM, NEXT TO DRY STORAGE(KITCHEN).

corrected during inspection 3-23-10
corrected during inspection on 3-23-10
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.1 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SINK WAS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE,(CLEANING). NEED TO USE SINK ONLY FOR FOOD
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities..OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FIRST LUNCH ROOM AREA, ABOVE TRAY LINE.BROKE LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND LUNCH ROOM ABOVE DINING TABLES.NEED TO CHANGE IT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FANS IN BOTH LUNCH ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM, NEXT TO DRY STORAGE(KITCHEN).

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED.WE(ENGINEER AND I)FOUND GIRLS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR, BOTH WASHBOWLS WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER.WATER TEMP AT 63.2F.ALSO THE SAME WASHROOM(GIRLS) AND THE BOYS WASHROOM(SECOND FLOOR)NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED.GIRLS WASHROOM IN USE BY STUDENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER IN GIRLS WASHROOM,HAVE THE GIRLS USE THE OTHER GIRLS WASHROOM.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED IN BOTH WASHROOMS AFTER MY REQUEST. TAGGED GIRLS WASHROOM. FAX LETTER WHEN HOT WATER IS PROVIDE IN GIRLS WASHROOM(FAX # 312-746-4240)CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO64148
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-23-10, REPORT#52242. #38-MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM, NEXT TO DRY STORAGE(KITCHEN). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO64148-16
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,TOP INTERIOR PART EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR BROKEN WALL UNDER THE LEDGE OF WINDOW IN SECOND DINING ROOM,NEXT TO PARTICIAN MOBILE WALL.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE RUNNING (HOT/COLD)WATER TO MIDDLE WASHBOWL AT BOYS WASHROOM,SECOND FLOOR;ALSO TO GIRLS WASHROOM THIRD FLOOR(MIDDLE WASHBOWL)NO RUNNING WATER. PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR THE DRINKING FOUNTAINS AT THE THIRD FLOOR HALLWAY(NO WATER AT PRESENT TIME).
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LINER OF INSIDE LID OF MILK CHEST COOLER,EXPOSED INSULATION

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR BROKEN WALL UNDER THE LEDGE OF WINDOW IN SECOND DINING ROOM,NEXT TO PARTICIAN MOBILE WALL.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND CHEST COOLER AT EAST LUNCH ROOM AT IMPROPER TEMPOERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 47.4F,MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT' HELD FOR INSPECTION' DO NOT USE UNIT.VARIOUS KIND OF MILK CARTONS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072507-17
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND 150 EACH 8OZ.CARTON OF VARIOUS KIND OF MILKS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46F,46.6F AND 47F.MILK DISCARDED AND DENATURED.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR MILK.MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.VALUE 52.50.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072507-14
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN 180F AT FINAL RINSE,DUE TO HOT WATER BOOSTER NOT WORKING.UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT PRESENT TIME.TAGGED UNIT'HELD FOR INSPECTION' DO NOT USE UNIT,USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO CITATION ISSUED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE AND PAINT WALL BEHIND THE METAL SHELF IN KITCHEN EAST WALL.ALSO SAEL OPENING AT GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR, EAST WALL.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT AT STEAM TABLE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER IN ALL THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (MINERAL BUILD-UP)
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED UNDER THE PREP SHELF,ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN AND STORAGE.

BOYS RESTROOMS ON 3RD AND 2ND FLOOR FOUND WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT GIRLS 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM FURTHEREST LEFT HANDSINK. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT BOYS 1ST FL RESTROOM 1ST HANDSINK AS YOU WALK INTO RESTROOM. ALSO FOUND TEACHER WOMEN'S RESTROOMS ON 1ST AND 2ND FL HANDSINKS WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH UTILITY SINKS ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AT BOYS RESTROOM ON 2ND FL.
MUST REPAIR WALLBASE COUVING UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALL NEXT TO SINK AT 2ND FL WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
MUST REPAIR WALLBASE COUVING UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALL NEXT TO SINK AT 2ND FL WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

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