TUXPAN MEXICAN GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.GROUND WITH DEBRIS FROM FOOD TO HOSES,BOXES,PAPER AND WEEDS,ALSO WASTE OIL BOX WITH ENCRUSTED OIL ON TOP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOX AND GROUND,TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN / HOLES ON SCREEN MASH AT REAR SCREEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. REMOVE DIRTY LINERS ON TOP THE SHELVES WERE CLEAN DISHES AREA STORED.ALSO POROUS SHELVES ARE USED ON PREMISES IN DIFFERENT SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE IN ALL SHELVES ON PREMISES. FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDED A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LIDS. ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED

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: NEED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DIRTY KNIFE STORED INSIDE THE KNIVES RACK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER ON CEILING IN DINING ROOM MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND 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: DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENTS,SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,INCLUDED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LARGE OPENING ON CEILING BEHIND PIPE ABOVE THE COOLER UNIT IN DISH ROOM,SOUTH -EAST CORNER ,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.FOOD STAINS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LARGE OPENING ON CEILING BEHIND PIPE ABOVE THE COOLER UNIT IN DISH ROOM,SOUTH -EAST CORNER ,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.FOOD STAINS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.