MANJARES AL EXPRESS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TOP COMPARTMENTS OF TWO FRONT PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.5-47.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

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. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP BENEATH SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE,FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS, AND UNUSED ITEMS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTED RACKS, SHELVES, AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM, PLASTIC LINING FROM PREP SHELVES/RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER BLADE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, FAN GRID COVERS, WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WINDOW LEDGES AROUND CHEST FREEZER,INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTREUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREAS, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM, WALL BASE AND SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AROUND WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASEBOARD AT WALL AROUND WALK-IN COOLER AND BY HAND WASH SINK.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS AT DINING, DISH WASHING, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AT PREP AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN WALL SECTIONS AT UTILITY SINK AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK.

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.