HERNANDEZ ENTERPRISES INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED TOMATOES AND OTHER VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 55.9F TO 57.8F, FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(COOLER AIR TEMP OF 38.9F),MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED ON 6-19-12. ALSO 40, ONE OUNCE EACH OF SALSA(RED AND GREEN) AT TEMP OF 52.6F,STORED INSIDE SMALL COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN TEMP OF 50.5F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG NOR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED AT PRESENT TIME. BOTH PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15 VALUE 30. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE LID NOT CLOSED,FRONT GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE. ALSO GANGWAY AND REAR PATIO USED BY THE BUSINESS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DOG FECES IN GANG WAY,IN FRONT OF BASEMENT DOOR AND ON DUST PAN,FLIES ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT. ALSO BREAD ON GROUND WITH INSECTS AND ANTS ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. GARBAGE LIDS ARE BROKEN(LARGE HOLES,AND MISSING PART OF LIDS).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 15,2011;REPORT #585400 32-MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN ON PREP SINK SIDE. MUST PROVIDE LID COVER FOR THRASH CONTAINER IN TOILET BY TOILET BOWLS. ALSO REMOVE CLEAN APRONS AND COOKS WHITE SHIRTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND STORE ELSEWHERE. 41- REMOVE UN-USED REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN. FOUND TODAY COOLER IN USE WITH AIR TEMP OF 50.5F(FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SWEEP DEAD WATER BUGS IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE STAIRCASE,ALSO ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED, INCLUDED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE

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: FAUCET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE

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.