MANJARES AL EXPRESS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMP HOLDING AT 50F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST HOLD AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED AND A REINSPECTION OF UNIT IS MADE. OWNER MUST FAX A LETTER OR CALL TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION OF UNIT TO REMOVE TAG BEFORE RE-USING UNIT. CITATION #H000063683 ISSUED PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY JAN. 13, 2011 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM. MAIL-IN INFO GIVEN AT THIS TIME ALSO.

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND RAW MEAT IN COOLER DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #2 AT IMPROPER TEMPS. IMITATION CRAB MEAT WAS FOUND AT 48.1F, RAW BEEF WAS FOUND AT 51.1F AND 47.8F. 1 1/2 LBS OF CRAB AND 15LBS OF BEEF TOTAL VALUE AT $80.00. CITATION #H000063683 ISSUED FOR INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY JAN. 13, 2011 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WIPE SURFACE AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. KEEP FLOOR AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN DISHWASHING AREA.

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. SOME CEILING TILE DAMAGED AND/OR STAINED FROM WATER; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME CEILING TILE DAMAGED AND/OR STAINED FROM WATER; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

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.