NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... (IN USE) FRONT PREP AREA, (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AND EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED HANDSINK TEMPERATURE @50F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C) CITATION. ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED (IN USE) THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH @ 0PPM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AS REQUIRED BY CODE, MUST MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNIT IN BAR ATTACHED TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PESAT ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISHWASHING CEILING TILES FALLING FROM CEILING IN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SAID AREA AND MINTAIN FACILITY .

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: OBSERVDD EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STACKED ITEMS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OF DINING AREA AS WELL AS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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: OBSERVDD EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STACKED ITEMS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OF DINING AREA AS WELL AS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.