COYOTES RESTAURANT, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN A COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA: CHICKEN AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 48.6F, HAM AT 48.7F, STEAK AT 50.5F, STUFFED PEPPERS AT 48.0F, PORK AT 47.7F, EGGS AT 61.3F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 53.8F, SLICED TOMATOES 55.2F AND SLICED ONION 58.1F APPROX. 25 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT $200 WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR (COLD HOLD UNIT) AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD-FOR-INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED A COUPLE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS (CHILI) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE CONTENT'S COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRON OF WALK IN COOLER AND A SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WASHING AREA AND ABOVE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES.

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: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRON OF WALK IN COOLER AND A SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WASHING AREA AND ABOVE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES.

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.