NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP PANEL OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE CHEST FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IT IS IN GOOD REPAIR AND ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. OBSERVED STAND UP FREEZER WITH WORN GASKETS AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP AND REPAIR GASKETS SO THAT FREEZER CAN CLOSE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING PREP LINE UNIT IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING DOOR FRAMES, WALL BASE, AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN A DUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

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: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP AREA, AND BAR AREA. OBSERVED END CAPS NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP AND BAR AREA 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: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY. PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY 1 BURNER STOVE. NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASHGUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE PROPER SPLASHGUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA

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: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY. PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY 1 BURNER STOVE. NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASHGUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE PROPER SPLASHGUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA

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.