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Restaurant: Los Caminos De Michoacan
Address: 3948 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Jul 26, 2012

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All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, ALSO WORKING THERMOMETERS IS NEED IN COOLERS.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND REFRIED BEANS STORED I STEAM TABLE AT TEMPERATURE OF 117.9F TO 125.7F, RICE AT TEMP OF 128.6F(WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT IS 150.5F).ALSO FOUND 2 CONTAINERS WITH COOKED BEANS, STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER(BASEMENT)AT TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F- 46.7F AND 47.6F,MANAGER/OWNER STATED THAT FOOD WAS COOKE ON 3-21-10.ALSO FOUND COOKED BEANS STORED IN SMALL COOLER AT TEMPERATURE OF 47.9F.ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS 15, VALUE 20. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59434-18
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 EMPLOY DOING MULTI TASK ,INCLUDING WASHING UTENSIL, WIPING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WORK STATION AND WITH BARE HANDS, WITHOUT WASHING THEM, WHEN FOOD ORDER WAS CALLED,PREPARED REA DY TO EAT FOOD (ROLLED UP TACOS,PICK-UP SHREDDED LETTUCE, CHEESE ETC)CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO59434-18.
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.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOY WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS,AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A KNIFE RINSING ONLY AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. SHOWED HOW TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, 100 PPM).SINK MUST BE SET UP AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO59435-10
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 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-12-09, REPORT #156880. #32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREZEER IN BASEMENT (OBSERVED TODAY RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AND EXCESS OF ICE BUILD UP ON DOOR AND SHELVES,UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE DOOR). #38 MUST REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. #38 MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO59435-10
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 REMOVE PLATE USED AS UTENSIL FROM INSIDE FOOD PRODUCTS.PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES TO PICK UP FOOD.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE FLOOR TILE FROM UNDER ONE BURNER. REPLACE METAL LEG TO UNIT,FOR PROPER CLEANING.REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE OF INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ,IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,(INSULATION EXPOSED).
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE DEEP FRYER,AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP).REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER (FRONT PREP LINE ).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BASEMENT AND UNDER SHELFS.S
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED IN PREP REAR AREA,AND BASEMENT ABOVE PRODUCE.
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.NEED TO CAP PIPE OF REMOVED URINAL(MEN'S WASHROOM),ALSO OPENED PIPE BIND GREASE TRAP(STRONG FOUL ODOR,IN PREP AND DINING AREA).REPAIR LEAKING WATER HANDLE , STORED ON FLOOR(A DISH MACHINE WAS REMOVED, PER MANAGER STATEMENT). OBSERVED WATER DISCHARGING ON FLOOR FROM A DISCHARGE HOSE FROM ICE UNIT, REROUTE IT TO A FLOOR DRAIN .

VIOLATION WAS CDI ON 3-22-10
VIOLATION WAS CDI ON 3-22-10
VIOLATION WAS CDI ON 3-22-10
.MUST REMOVE PLATE USED AS UTENSIL FROM INSIDE FOOD PRODUCTS.PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES TO PICK UP FOOD.
.REMOVE FLOOR TILE FROM UNDER ONE BURNER. REPLACE METAL LEG TO UNIT,FOR PROPER CLEANING.REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE OF INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ,IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,(INSULATION EXPOSED).
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE DEEP FRYER,AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP).REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER (FRONT PREP LINE ).
REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BASEMENT AND UNDER SHELFS.S
LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED IN PREP REAR AREA,AND BASEMENT ABOVE PRODUCE.
MUST PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, ALSO WORKING THERMOMETERS IS NEED IN COOLERS

ALL COOLERS THROUGHOUT FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
POOLING WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 45.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.8F AND CHORIZO AT 48.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST AT 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.8F, 5LBS CHEESE AT 44.9F, 2LBS CHORIZO AT 48.3, BEEF AT 44.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS IN MENS WASHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TABLE NAPKINS DURING THE INSPECTION.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES ON AND BREEDING IN A LARGE PLASTIC BIN OF MOLDY, ROTTEN ONIONS FOUND WITH OTHER DRY FOOD PRODUCTS ON BASEMENT SHELVING NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STAFF REMOVED AND CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. FLIES REMAINED SWARMING IN THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. TREAT FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
NO HOT WATER IN MENS WASHROOM USED FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN MENS WASHROOM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-29-10 NOT CORRECTED. #31-MUST REMOVE PLATE USED AS UTENSIL FROM INSIDE FOOD PRODUCTS.PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES TO PICK UP FOOD. #33-CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE DEEP FRYER,AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP).REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER (FRONT PREP LINE ). #34-REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BASEMENT AND UNDER SHELFS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD ENCRUSTED AND RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
RUSTY AND PAINT PEELING METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, PEELING PAINT. RE-PAINT OR REPLACE ALL SHELVING.
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

FOOD ENCRUSTED AND RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
RUSTY AND PAINT PEELING METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, PEELING PAINT. RE-PAINT OR REPLACE ALL SHELVING.
POOLING WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY

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