COYOTES RESTAURANT, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT HAS ICY BUILD-UP ON COMPRESSOR AND PIPES BLOCKING AIR CIRCULATION, MUST DE-FROST UNIT AND MAKE SURE IT AND ALL OTHER REFRIGERATION IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AIR TEMPERATURES OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALSO NEED TO MAKE SURE ALL FREEZERS CAN MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURES OF 0 DEGREES OR BELOW.-NO CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. HOT WATER MUST BE 110-120 DEGREES AT ALL SINKS AT NEXT VISIT(TURN HOT TANK UP).-NO CITATION ISSUED

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HAS A 1 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT-MUST REPAIR THIS DOOE MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.-NO CITATION ISSUED

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES & RACKS THROUGHOUT & THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPLACE ALL PLEXY GLASS SEPARATING DINING ROOM FROM PREP AREA. ADD AN ADDITIONAL PIECE OF PLEXY GLASS TO PROTECT PREP TABLE AREA WHERE CONTAINERS OF UNCOVERED CHIPS WILL BE STORED. REPAIR WALL(S) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT SEAMS. PAINT FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND COVER OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. CLEAN UPPER SECTIONS OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINET FOR WASHBOWL IN WOMAN"S WASHROOM, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ANY OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVINGS THROUGHOUT. FINISH PAINTING CEILING IN BASEMENT.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS. SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A SHATTER-RESISTANT BULB.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS. SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A SHATTER-RESISTANT BULB.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.