EL JARDIN RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #419558 ON 10/18/10 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- OBSERVED 2 DOORS TO THE BEER GARDEN BAR AND WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT RODENT PROOF. EAST DOOR HAD A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE NORTHWEST DOOR HAD A 3" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. 29/01- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #164636 ON 12/1/09 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- NOTED MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 35/01- NOTED WALLS IN POOR REPAIR/METAL SHEET BY COOKING LINE NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND SEAL. 38/01- MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT SPRAYER FOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR. SUPERVISOR TUCKER AND O'CONNOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATIONS. ADDITIONAL TIME WAS SPENT WHILE AN EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE HARDWARE STORE TO GET THE PROPER MATERIALS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #14.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #14.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SECTIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.

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. CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

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.

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. CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

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.