HERNANDEZ ENTERPRISES INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO LABELS ON FOOD STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FOOD NOT STORED INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS(DATE,PRODUCTS ETC.).

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARDBOARD ARE USED ON TOP THE SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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: OPENED WINDOW INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN REAR PREP AREA SCREEN HAS HOLES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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 POTS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA AND WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE LIDS,INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS AND LIDS. RELOCATE POTS AND STORE THEM 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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: WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT DRY.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT DRY.

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.