MANJARES AL EXPRESS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA NORTH WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND AT THE REAR BACK WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO,FOUND (5) SMALL LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND THE NORTH WALL OF SAID 2 DOOR COOLER,REAR EXIT SCREEN DOORS MUST BE PEST PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,PEST PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1488209 DATED:06/12/2014 . 35 DAMAGE CEILING TILES AND BUILD UP OF GREASE ON CEILING VENTS . MUST DETAIL CLEAN. 09/12/2014 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 10/27/14. 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND REPLACE/REPAIR TOP LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED AT THE SOUTH WALL OF KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING: INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,FAN COVERS/SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,CUTTING BOARDS,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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 ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER INTERIORS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE-BUILD UP AND REPAIR BROKEN LOWER WALL TILES NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE SHIELDED AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,AT HOOD AREAS ALSO,PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

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: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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.