Mundial Restaurant, 1640 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mundial Restaurant
Address: 1640 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Jul 6, 2012
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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MINIMIZED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 4, 2010 50
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Apr 13, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Dec 15, 2011 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 10, 2012 0
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 14, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jul 6, 2012 0

Violation descriptions and comments

May 4, 2010

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED A BROWNISH-COLORED SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE FROM INSIDE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF MACHINE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
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. OBSERVED COOK SCRATCH HER FACE AND TOUCH BREAD WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS -CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
ALL FOODS WRAPPED & COVERED STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND CAN OPENER WITH BASE ON PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FIND SOURCE OF LEAK IN BASEMENT, CLEAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THIS AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR, SMOOTH & RE-PAINT SAME WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS & CORNERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
UPON ENTRY TO FOOD PREP AREA FOUND DESIGNATED HANDWASHING FACILITY(1 COMP. PREP SINK) BEING USED TO THAW OUT FROZEN FOODS(i.e. AS A PREP SINK). THIS SINK CAN ONLY BE USED AS A PREP SINK OR DESIGNATED HANDWASHING FACILITY, NOT AS BOTH.

Apr 13, 2011

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR,SUGAR ECT NOT LABELED. INSTUCTED TO LABLE SAME.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LOOSE PAINT AND PAINT SAME.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN. CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR HAS DUST AND DIRT ON IT.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. THE UTILITY/MOP ROOM HAS CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SAME SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Dec 15, 2011

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WOODEN SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM HAS CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LOOSE PAINT AND PAINT SAME.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD STORE AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING FLOOR TILES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND PIPES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO SOME WALLS HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND PAINT SAME. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ARE WATER STAINED. INTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Feb 10, 2012

THE GRILL AND LOWER SECTIONS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
THE ICE SCOOP IS STORED IN A DIRTY HOLDER; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE SCOOP AND HOLDER IN DETAIL.
REPLACE THE CRACKED KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHROOM ARE DAMAGED AND FULL OF HOLES AND GAPS, REPAIR THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.
THE CEILINGS IN THE WOMENS ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA HAVE WATER DAMAGE, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
THE BASEMENT HAS 3-4 INCHES OF WASTE WATER POOLED THROUGHOUT, BUSINESS OWNER STATES THE WATER COMES IN WHEN ITS RAINING OUTSIDE AND THE LANDLORD IS AWARE. REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM CAUSING THE FLOODING IN THE BASEMENT. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE BASEMENT. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-020 H000075458
OVER 15 LIVE COCKROACHESWERE FOUND ON THE WALLNEXT TO THE GRIDDLE AND STOVE AND IN THE PRINTERS ON THE SERVING LINE. CLEAN UP ALL EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH ACTIVITY. wASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES WHERE HARBORAGE WAS FOUND. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-020 H000075458
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING FOOD PREPARATION ( FOOD BEING COOKED, STOCK COOKING AND COOLING) A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared, the only certified manager begins work at 10:30 am. Obtain enough certified managers to cover your hours of preparation and service. Serious citation 7-38-012 H000075459
THE GUARDIAN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK IS INCOMPLETE, HAS AN EXPIRED LICENSE AND NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT UP TO CODE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 H000075459
LABEL ALL OPEN FOOD ARTICLES AND DATE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. NO CONSUMER ADVISORYFOR UNDERCOOKED FOODSPOSTED, POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY, SUPPLIED.
THE FRONT SERVING LINE HAS GAPS AND OPENINGS WHERE ROACHES CAN LIVE, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND GAPS SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.
SHOW PROOF OF OR INSTALL A ANTI-BACKFLOW DEVICE IN THE EXPRESSO MACHINE. RE-PLUMB THE EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAIN TUBE SO IT EMPTIES INTO A DRAIN LINE, NOT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Feb 14, 2012

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