COYOTES RESTAURANT, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING, OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. SAID TCS FOOD WAS FROZEN AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD RODENTS ON RODENT TRAPS IN THE VERY FAR REAR OF THE BASEMENT/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS IN CHIP CONTAINER BEING STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STACK CHIP CONTAINERS ON TOP OF CHIPS OR PLACE A SHEET OF PARCHMENT PAPER IN BETWEEN CHIP CONTAINERS TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.12 OBSERVED SEWAGE WATER BACK UP FROM A FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND NEVER ALLOW SEWAGE WATER TO BACK UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. FACILITY MAY USE OTHER ADEQUATE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS, TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNEVEN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING THAT IS DEATTACHED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING THAT IS DEATTACHED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.