Papacito's Mexican Grille, 2960 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Papacito's Mexican Grille
Address: 2960 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jan 4, 2013
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Feb 10, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
May 19, 2011 0
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
May 27, 2011 50
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Sep 4, 2012 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jan 4, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 10, 2010

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED TORTILLAS STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE PLASTIC STORAGE RACKS OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

May 19, 2011

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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED DOOR BEEN REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES LAYERS OF WOOD WHICH IS BROKEN.DOOR NOT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR, OBSERVED GAP OF 1/2 INCH TO 1 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM AND SIDE .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072506-13
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,UNDER THE SHELVES(DEBRIS).CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER(GREASE)

May 27, 2011

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES AT PRESENT TIME.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED(BEEF,RICE BEANS)AND STORED.INSTRUCTED THAT ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS IS NEEDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000072517-15

Sep 4, 2012

MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR OF KITCHEN IN FRONT OF 2DR COOLER. MUST PAINT OR SEAL STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF REAR 2DOOR COOLER SHELF. MUST REPAIR DOOR HANDLE AT 1DR COOLER.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHTSHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA.

Jan 4, 2013

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.

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