MI TIERRA SOUTH RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY LOCATED ON MENU FOR BREAKFAST CONCEPT "AHUEVOS". INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER CONNECTING MENU ITEMS TO STATEMENT FOR APPLICABLE MENU ITEMS (OVER EASY EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TUBE FROM SODA GUN DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL LONGER DRAINAGE TUBE TO EXTEND TO FLOOR DRAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORNER AREA OF CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SPOTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE MOLD AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF COFFEE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF COFFEE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.