Rinconcito Cubano Rest, 3238 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Rinconcito Cubano Rest
Address: 3238 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: May 8, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Jul 27, 2010 100
  • 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
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 2, 2011 0
  • 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
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 9, 2011 100
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • 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
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 26, 2012 0
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • 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
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 8, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 27, 2010

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST REMOVE KNIVES AND SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN WALLS IN KITCHEN,AND STORE PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EDGES AND GAS PIPE LINE FIXTURE ON HOOD DRIPPING OIL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

May 2, 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS BENEATH REAR DRY STOIRAGE SHELVINGS,IN SIDE CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE WALL MEET FLOOR BENEATH REAR FOOD PREP TABLE.
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 CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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 CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FRONT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAIN LINE MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINING INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS/SHELVINGS.

May 9, 2011

ABATED.
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Apr 26, 2012

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES REAR KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE SPACE FOR WANTED ITEMS, AND DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS, TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA, ESP. BY STOVE AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, WOOD SHELVING, WOOD COUNTER LEGS, ETC., ANY TYPE OF WOOD SURFACES MUST BE REPAINTED, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, BACKING UP INTO TO OTHER SINKS, SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK RODDED AND GREASE TRAP CLEANED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABELED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

May 8, 2012

SINK NOW IN GOOD REPAIR PROPERLY DRAINING AND MAINTAINED, VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436

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