HERNANDEZ ENTERPRISES INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TWO WHOLE COOKED BEEF TOUNGUES AT TEMP OF 123.3F;DICED BEEF TOUNGE AT TEMP OF 121.7F;DICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 123.3F,PRODUCTS MENTIONED WAS STORED AT STEAM TABLE.FOOD WAS COOKED THE ON 1-2-18 PER MANAGER STATEMENT.FOUND CUT IN HALF LARGE AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 68.6F STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 8,VALUE 20. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION OBSERVED CLEAN POTS STORED ON TOP THE PIPES INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SWEEP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND POP STORAGE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR

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: URINAL AND WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,PRESENTLY OBSERVED:PREP TABLE, STANDING BUTCHER CUTTING BOARD,KNIVES ECT.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT MENTIONED LOCATION OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE KITCHEN/DISH ROOM. TWO BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE WITH WORKING STOPPERS.

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: URINAL AND WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,PRESENTLY OBSERVED:PREP TABLE, STANDING BUTCHER CUTTING BOARD,KNIVES ECT.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT MENTIONED LOCATION OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE KITCHEN/DISH ROOM. TWO BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE WITH WORKING STOPPERS.

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.