EL POZOLITO #2 RESTAURANT 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: OBSERVED DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.RESPONDED TO COMPLAINT FOR MICE ACTIVITY AND FOUND 1 DEAD MOUSE AND APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT WITH A COLLECTION OF DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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: OBSERVED SHELVES IN FRONT SEATING AREA WITH STANDING WATER AND UNCLEAN. CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTIAN IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS CUTTING BOARD. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED SHELVES CONTAINIGN SPICES, FOOD PRODECT AND DISHES UNCLEAN WITH CRUMBS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS, ALONG WALLS, AND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN BEHIND SHELVING, SINKS AND LARGE EQUIPMENT. ALL SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND WALLS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN BEHIND SHELVING, SINKS AND LARGE EQUIPMENT. ALL SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND WALLS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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.