TIZTAL CAFE INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN: BY DRAINING EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK WATER FILLS UP THE DRAIN AND SPILLS ONTO THE FLOOR. PLUMBER INSTALLED A VALVE TO CONTROL THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE DRAIN FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DIPPER WELL CURRENTLY DISCHARGING INTO THE SAME DRAIN MENTIONED ABOVE TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE OF ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS WITHOUT WATER DISCHARING ONTO THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BUILDUP, THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT DOORS, AND THE RUST SPOTS ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT--MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS, CRACKS, AND HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS, CRACKS, AND HOLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT WON'T PROVIDE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDED SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

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: MUST PROVIDED SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

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.