EL MILAGRO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS BOXES, SHELVING UNITS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL DINING ROOM CLOSET AND ADDITIONAL CLOSET IN SAME AREA. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND SUMP PUMP LID IN REAR 1ST FL STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL SUMP PUMP LID. ALSO RECOMMEND THAT PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE ON OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE 10-19-2011. SERIOUS 7-38-020 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 547378 INSPECTION DATE 4-22-2011. #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MASA WALK IN COOLER, MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MASA WALK IN COOLER, TAMALE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. 1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF RUSTED OUT, DOOR LEADING TO 2ND FL. IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. #33-MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. #34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN MASA WALK IN FREEZER. MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. #35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE & WALL BASES, WALL IN REAR PREP AREA & FRONT PREP AREA, HOLE IN CEILING IN DINING AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILES, LOOSE WALL PAPER ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CELINGS IN REAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS &CEILINGS IN DINING AREA, 1ST FL. WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS, FRONT PREP AREA OVER 3-COMP SINK.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK. #41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR &AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR. CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, 2ND FL STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA.

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.