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Restaurant: Mi Tierra-south
Address: 2528 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Apr 3, 2012

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All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH SALAD PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS, IN MAIN KITCHEN.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, GRILLS, FRYERS, CAN OPENER IN BOTH KITCHENS, AND CABINET AT EMPLOYEE'S AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, INSIDE MOP CLOSETS, STORAGE AREAS, BASEMENT, AND SEAL RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT 2ND KITHEN.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 1ST 3PART SINK.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT, AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS,FLYING AROUND IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM & 1ST FL.REAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/1/11.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALK IN FREEZER & WINE COOLER DOOR HANDLE,REAR BAR AREA COOLER WORN DOOR GASKETS .MUST PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WALL VENTILATION UNITS,GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,WHEELBASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PARTS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,2ND FL. WINDOW SILLS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES UNDER REAR 3- COMP SINK & DINING AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ON LEDGE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP & DINING AREAS.

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.ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED AT THIS TIME.A PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON SITE DATED 7/6/11.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALK IN FREEZER & WINE COOLER DOOR HANDLE,REAR BAR AREA COOLER WORN DOOR GASKETS .MUST PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ON LEDGE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP & DINING AREAS.

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL AT WEST END OF KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT WEST END OF KITCHEN.

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