PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SEEA FOOD MEXICAN RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
SEEA FOOD MEXICAN RESTAURANT
(AKA: MARISCOS EL ABUELO Y YO)
3752 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60632
Restaurant
July 5, 2011
Canvass
License #1574564
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #9
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED/CLEANED UNIT. PREMISES HAS HOT RUNNING WATER BY END OF INSPECTION (120F).
Why This Matters
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Food Code Requirement
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Specific Requirements
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-101.11, 5-103.11
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RAW WOOD AND SHELF LINING. REMOVE LINING AND PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE WITH SHELF LING AND RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND REMOVE RUST SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. VARIOUS RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT ON FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SEAL SAME.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RAW WOOD AND SHELF LINING. REMOVE LINING AND PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE WITH SHELF LING AND RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND REMOVE RUST SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. VARIOUS RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT ON FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SEAL SAME.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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