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Restaurant: El Nuevo Mexicano
Address: 2914 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Jan 8, 2013

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100

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The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD (POTATOES, ONIONS, CHILES, ETC.) IS STORED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS IN THE COOLERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE OVEN, BASEMENT FREEZERS AND THE GREASE TRAPS AND DRAIN LINES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STOVE TOP. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK CHIP CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. METAL SIDE OF COOKS LINE BROILER NEXT TO DEEP FRYER IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES ACCUMULATING GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PARTIALLY REPAIRED WITH A PLASTIC SUBSTANCE THAT IS PEELING. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH METAL AND A WELDED SEAL. NO PLASTIC AND MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISWASHING AREAS.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REAR SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE KITCHEN STAFF WAS COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR BASEMENT FREEZER CONTAINING FROZEN FISH.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISH WASHING AREAS.

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD BOXES ETC.)
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS BY DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.

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