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Restaurant: Ostioneria Mar Abierto
Address: 3826 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Aug 30, 2012

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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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.BOTH RESTROOMS MISSING WALL COVING AT BASE OF THE WALL MUST RE-INSTALL. ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES REAR HALLWAY.
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN HALL WAY GOING TO RESTROOMS.

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 EVIDENCE OF INSECTS/ROACHES, INSIDE TWO METAL CABINETS AT DISH WASHING AREA. ONE CABINET HAS ABOUT 7, THE OTHER HAD ABOUT 6 LIVE ROACHES. ALSO OBSERVED 3 MORE LIVE ROACHES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER. ALSO MUST SEAL BOTTOM AREA OF SIDE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES ON 3-21-2011. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OFFICE NOTIFIED/SUPERVISOR 207. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE UNITS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP AND STORAGE COOLERS DOORS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, STORAGE UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS, ICE MACHINE, MICROWAVE OVENS, MOP SINK, CABINETS, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SAME AREA.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT MAIN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

NO ROACHES NOTED AT THIS TIME AND BOTTOM AREA OF SIDE DOOR SEALED, PEST CONTROL SERVICED BUSINESS ON 3-31,4-4 AND 4-8-11. PEST CONTROL REPORT STATES; 'WILL BE SERVISING BUSINESS TWICE A WEEK.' VIOLATION CORRECTED.
FOOD ITEMS LABELED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
UTENSILS PROPERLY STORED, VIOLATION CORRRECTED.
GASKETS REPLACED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
EQUIPMENT CLEANED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES REPLACED AND FLOORS CLEANED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
WALLS, HOOD AND FILTERS CLEANED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES REMOVED, AREAS ORGANIZED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
CLEANING TOWELS PROPERLY STORED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. WE OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND FLOOR OVER 20 COCKROACH NYMPH NOTED. ALSO, LIVE COCKROACHES IN GASKET OF COOLER AT REAR OF DINING ROOM AND BEHIND WALL SIGNS POSTED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. 6 OF THE 8 2011 PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS DOCUMENT 'LIGHT GERMAN COCKROACH ACTIVITY'. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE THRU-OUT PREMISES, SEAL ALL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES, THRU-OUT WALLS, CEILING, SHELVING, OUTLETS AND DOORS. MUST CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD FRAMES AROUND WALL FANS IN KITCHEN AND MOP SINK. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILING, PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS AND DOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL FOOD (INGREDIENT) CONTAINERS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOOD.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES. REMOVE ALL LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS THRU-OUT.
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 REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK, AND REPLACE TOILET COVER IN MENS WASHROOM.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES, SUCH AS COOLERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
ADDITIONAL SEALING/REPAIR NEEDED AT FRONT AND SIDE DOORS. COMPLETELY SEAL GAPS AROUND FRAMES OF DOORS.

Evidence of live insects remain on premises. Observed live roaches (nymph and adult)on floor, inside microwave, exterior of cleaned utensils, side of stove and side of prep coolers, in gaskets and on wall in dining room. Also, observed unapproved method of pest control service. Found an empty can of indoor fogger on floor in rear prep area, can label strictly prohibits use of insecticide in commercial kitchen. Instructed to remove all evidence of insects, detail clean and sanitize areas/surfaces.
Violation #38 now corrected.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES, SUCH AS COOLERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ITEMS (COOLER, WOOD) THAT ARE NOW STORED OUTSIDE PREMISES FROM PROPERTY.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON COUNTERTOPS IN PREP AREA AT THIS TIME. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND WASH/SANITIZE SURFACES
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept cleaned. Must detail clean floor thru-out premises. Remove dead insects thru-out prep area.
Violation #35 now corrected.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILING, PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS AND DOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL FOOD (INGREDIENT) CONTAINERS.

Evidence of live insects remain on premises. Observed live roaches- adults on floor behind prep cooler, inside microwave, under rear cooking grill, gaskets of three prep coolers, in front fish tank filter, on wall in dining room and on cutting board in storage room. Instructed to remove all evidence of insects, detail clean and sanitize areas/surfaces. Work with licensed pest control company to eliminate raoches.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILING, PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS AND DOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CONTINUE CAULKING THRU-OUT.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES/SHELVES. ALSO NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON COUNTERTOPS IN PREP AREA AT THIS TIME. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND WASH/SANITIZE SURFACES
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept cleaned. Must detail clean floor thru-out premises. Remove dead insects thru-out prep area.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES, SUCH AS COOLERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspector Comments: Evidence of live insects remain on premises. Observed live roaches- nymph and adults on floor behind prep cooler, kitchen counter top, under rear cooking grill, gaskets and sides of prep coolers, in front fish tank cabinet, on wall in dining room and on door frame of dry goods storage room. Instructed to remove all evidence of insects, detail clean and sanitize areas/surfaces. Work with licensed pest control company to eliminate roaches.
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILING, PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS AND DOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CONTINUE CAULKING THRU-OUT.
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES/SHELVES. ALSO NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON COOLER DOOR RUNNERS, COUNTERTOPS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREAS AT THIS TIME. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND WASH/SANITIZE SURFACES.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept cleaned. Must detail clean floor thru-out premises. Remove dead insects thru-out prep area.
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NO EVIDENCE OF ROACH ACTIVITY FOUND AT THIS TIME, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
OPENINGS, CRACKS SEALED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
ALL EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS AND SURFACES CLEANED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
FLOORS CLEANED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES REMOVED, AREAS CLEANED AND ORGANIZED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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