MI NUEVA TIERRA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW PORK AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.8F; VARIOUS KINDS OF COOKED FOOD: RICE AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 49.4F; COOKED BEANS AT TEMP OF 47.8 TO 49.6F, DICED TOMATOES WITH CUT ONIONS, CHOPPED CILANTRO ETC AT TEMP OF 46.7F; COOKED PULLED PORK AT TEMP OF 47.8F.MENTIONED FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. ACCORDING TO FOOD LABELS, SOME OF THE MENTIONED FOOD WERE COOKED UP TO THREE DAYS AGO. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 80, VALUE 300. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE: 46.7F, AIR TEMP OF UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW.TCS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: RICE AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 49.4F; COOKED BEANS AT TEMP OF 47.8 TO 49.6F, DICED TOMATOES WITH CUT ONIONS, CHOPPED CILANTRO ETC AT TEMP OF 46.7F; COOKED PULLED PORK AT TEMP OF 47.8F. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION, " DO NOT USE PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON WALL ABOVE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK(TOO CLOSE TO THE SAID SINK, IN REACH OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION). RELOCATE TO DIFFERENT AREAS TO MINIMIZE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WE OBSERVED A LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. REPAIR ISSUE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WE OBSERVED A LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. REPAIR ISSUE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.