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X Food Service Establishment
    Retail Food Store
    Temporary
    Mobile
KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
2390 W. STATION STREET
KANKAKEE, IL 60901
(815) 802-9410, (815) 802-9411 (FAX)

FOOD SERVICE SANITARY INSPECTION REPORT
 Establishment #   KK295  
    Pre-opening
X Original Inspection
    Reinspection
   Follow-Up
    Possible FBI
    Complaint
   Other
Name of Establishment  EL MEXICANO RESTAURANT Address  503 RIVERSTONE PKWY UNIT 203
Owner or Operator   COVARRUBIAS, LUIS City   KANKAKEE Zip Code   60901
 
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DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTION
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WT
DESCRIPTION
 
FOOD
18
 
1
 Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
34
  
1
 Outside storage area, enclosures properly constructed, clean: controlled incineration
*1
  
5
 Source, Wholesome, No Spoilage
19
  
2
 Wash, rinse after: clean, proper temperature
2
X
1
 Original Container, Properly Labeled
*20
  
4
 Sanitization rinse: Clean, temperature, concentration   INSECT, RODENT ANIMAL CONTROL
 
FOOD PROTECTION
*35
  
4
 Presence of insects/rodents - outer openings protected; no birds, turtles, or other animals
*3
  
5
 Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirements during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
21
X
1
 Wiping cloths: clean, use restricted
22
  
2
 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean, free of abrasives and detergents  
FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS
36
X
1
 Floor: constructed, drained, clean, good repair, covering installation, dustless cleaning methods
*4
  
4
 Facilities to maintain product temperature
23
X
1
 Non-food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
5
 
1
 Thermometers provided and conspicuous
37
  
1
 Walls, ceiling, attached equipment: constructed good repair, clean surfaces, dustless cleaning methods
6
 
2
 Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
24
  
1
 Storage, handling of clean equipment utensils
*7
  
4
 Unwrapped and potentially hazardous food not re-served, Cross Contamination
25
  
1
 Single-service articles, storage, dispensing  
LIGHTING
26
  
2
 No re-use of single-service articles
38
  
1
 Lighting provided as required - Fixtures shielded
8
X
2
 Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation  
WATER
  
VENTILATION
*27
 
5
 Water source, safe: Hot and cold under pressure
39
  
1
 Rooms and equipment - vented as required
9
  
2
 Handling of food(ice) minimized, methods  
SEWAGE
  
DRESSING ROOMS
10
  
1
 Food(ice) dispensing utensils properly stored
*28
  
4
 Sewage and waste water disposal
40
  
1
 Rooms clean, lockers provided, facilities clean
 
PERSONNEL
  
PLUMBING
  
OTHER OPERATIONS
*11
  
5
 Personnel with infections restricted
29
  
1
 Installed, maintained
*41
  
5
 Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
*12
  
5
 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices
*30
 
5
 Cross-connection, back siphonage-backflow
42
  
1
 Premises: maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning/maintenance equipment properly stored, authorized personnel
13
  
1
Clean clothes, hair restraints
  
TOILET AND HAND-WASHING FACILITIES
 
FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS
14
  
2
 Food (ice) contact surfaces: designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
*31
  
4
 Number, convenient, accessible, designed, installed
43
  
1
 Complete separation from living/sleeping quarters, laundry
32
 
2
 Toilet rooms enclosed, self-closing doors, fixtures, good repair, clean: Hand cleanser, sanitary towels/hand drying devices provided. Proper waste receptacles, tissue
15
X
1
 Non-food (ice) contact surfaces: designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
44
  
1
 Clean, soiled linen properly stored
 
CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
16
X
2
 Dishwashing facilities: designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated
*45
     Management personnel certified Yes X No     Registered for class    
 
GARBAGE AND REFUSE DIPSOSAL
17
  
1
 Accurate thermometers, chemical test kits provided, gauge cook
33
X
2
 Containers or receptacles covered: adequate number, insect/rodent proof, frequency, clean
 
      
Sanitizer Requirement:  Chemical   CHLORINE 100 ppm                   Dishwasher Temperature   CHLORINE 50-100 °F or label
Food Temperatures:   SHREDDED CHICKEN 168; RICE 158; SHRIMP 40; FISH 40; CHICKEN BREAST 38; TAMALES 0
 
General Comments
HACCP: DISCUSSED PROPER LABELING.

NO FOLLOW UP REQUIRED. 
Report and Instructions Received By   LUIS COVARRUBIAS /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  11/20/2013 Time In  1:00 PM Time Out  2:15 PM Sanitation Score  89 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  90  
 
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    Food Service Establishment
    Retail Food Store
    Temporary
    Mobile
KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
2390 W. STATION STREET
KANKAKEE, IL 60901
(815) 802-9410, (815) 802-9411 (FAX)

FOOD SERVICE SANITARY INSPECTION REPORT
 Establishment #   KK295  
    Pre-opening
X Original Inspection
    Reinspection
    Follow-Up__________
    Possible FBI
    Complaint
    Other______________
Name of Establishment  EL MEXICANO RESTAURANT Address  503 RIVERSTONE PKWY UNIT 203
Owner or Operator   COVARRUBIAS, LUIS City   KANKAKEE Zip Code   60901
 

ITEM
Remarks and Recommendations for Corrections
Corrected By
2  Observed the following food products to have improper/no labeling information: 1) various food items in coolers and freezers. Provide for all foods to have proper labeling information such as item name and use by date. (750.100) Next Inspection
8  Observed the following food products to be improperly stored: 1) food items uncovered in walk in cooler, 2) tamales uncovered in 2-door freezer. Provide for all food products in storage to have proper covers. (750.120) Next Inspection
15  Observed the following improper non-food contact surfaces: 1) broken molding on shelf front above counters in cooks line. Provide for all food contact surfaces to be smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbant, corrosive resistant, and light colored. (750.690) Next Inspection
16  Observed the dish washing facility (three-compartment sink or dish washing machine) to be in need of cleaning: 1) doors of machine, 2) spray nozzle. Provide for the dish washing facilities to be thoroughly cleaned at least once daily and prior to use. Also, the facilities shall be de-limed as necessary. (750.830) Next Inspection
21  Observed the following wiping cloth(s) to be improperly stored: 1) counters in kitchen and bar area. Provide for all wiping cloths to be stored completely submerged in an approved sanitizer solution while not being used. (750.810) Immediate/Onsite
23  Observed the following contact surfaces to be unclean: 1) inside of microwave, 2) can rack, 3) can opener base, 4) prep table shelf, 5) wire rack on left in walk in cooler, 6) inside bottom of 2-door freezer, 7) pop in box rack. Clean. (750.800) Next Inspection
33  Observed the following garbage containers to be unclean: 1) inside of handles of large cans in cooks line. Provide for all garbage containers to be kept clean, inside and outside, to prevent an insect or rodent attraction. (750.1140) Next Inspection
36  Observed the following floor areas to be unclean: 1) under can rack and 2-door cooler in cooks line, 2) walk in cooler, 3) under prep table, 4) under dish washing counters, 5) around and under 2-door freezer, pop rack. Provide for all flooring areas to be in a clean condition. (750.1220) Next Inspection
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Report and Instructions Received By   LUIS COVARRUBIAS /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  11/20/2013 Time In  1:00 PM Time Out  2:15 PM Sanitation Score  89 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  90  
 
Page 3 of 3

    Food Service Establishment
    Retail Food Store
    Temporary
    Mobile
KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
2390 W. STATION STREET
KANKAKEE, IL 60901
(815) 802-9410, (815) 802-9411 (FAX)

FOOD SERVICE SANITARY INSPECTION REPORT
 Establishment #   KK295  
    Pre-opening
X Original Inspection
    Reinspection
    Follow-Up__________
    Possible FBI
    Complaint
    Other______________
Name of Establishment  EL MEXICANO RESTAURANT Address  503 RIVERSTONE PKWY UNIT 203
Owner or Operator   COVARRUBIAS, LUIS City   KANKAKEE Zip Code   60901
 

ITEM
Remarks and Recommendations for Corrections
Corrected By
     
     
     
Report and Instructions Received By   LUIS COVARRUBIAS /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  11/20/2013 Time In  1:00 PM Time Out  2:15 PM Sanitation Score  89 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  90