PALETERIA EL SABAR DE MICHOACAN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LARGE CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM, PRE-PACKAGED GELATINS, CUT FRUIT,AND FLAN, SMALL PALETAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (IE, HANDLE UP).

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BULID-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: BASEMENT WALLS, WALLBASE AND FLOOR SURROUNDING BUCKET OF WATER DRAINING FROM CONDENSOR WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD, MILDEW, BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE, SAME AND HAVE ALL SURFACES, SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

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: LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

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: UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE FULLY OPERATIONAL. TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MACHINE WITHOUT PROPER PLUMBING ABOVE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY ABOVE UNIT. SHOWER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO FULLY ENCLOSE WITH WALLS AND CEILING, DOOR OR REMOVE COMPLETELY FROM PREMISES. CONDENSOR LINE IN BASEMENT DRAINING INTO BUCKET WHICH IS CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOLD ON FLOOR AND WALLS AT SURROUNDING AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN.

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: UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE FULLY OPERATIONAL. TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MACHINE WITHOUT PROPER PLUMBING ABOVE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY ABOVE UNIT. SHOWER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO FULLY ENCLOSE WITH WALLS AND CEILING, DOOR OR REMOVE COMPLETELY FROM PREMISES. CONDENSOR LINE IN BASEMENT DRAINING INTO BUCKET WHICH IS CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOLD ON FLOOR AND WALLS AT SURROUNDING AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN.

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.