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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
 
ITEM
X
WT
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
X
WT
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
X
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
  
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
 
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
X
2
 Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
24
  
1
 Storage, handling of clean equipment utensils
*7
X
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
  
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
X
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
X
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
X
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
  
1
 Non-food (ice) contact surfaces: designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
44
  
1
 Clean, soiled linen properly stored
 
CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
16
  
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
  
2
 Containers or receptacles covered: adequate number, insect/rodent proof, frequency, clean
 
      
Sanitizer Requirement:  Chemical   CHLORINE 100 ppm                   Dishwasher Temperature   CHLORINE 100 °F or label
Food Temperatures:   BEEF 183, CHICKEN 147, RICED 139, BEANS 135, CHEESE SAUCE 140, RAW CHICKEN 39, RAW SHRIMP 39, SOUR CREAM 42, GUACAMOLE 40, FRIES 0, ONIONS 43, FISH 0,
 
General Comments
HACCP CONCEPTS DISCUSSED: STORE ALL RAW FOODS BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. 
Report and Instructions Received By   LUIS CHAVEZ /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  08/03/2015 Time In  1:30 PM Time Out  2:45 PM Sanitation Score  87 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Angela Colon (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  91  
 
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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
*7  Observed the potential cross contamination: Raw unwrapped chicken on shelf above ready to eat tamales. Store all raw food below ready to eat foods. 750.130. Raw chicken was re-wrapped and stored below. Immediate/Onsite
2  Observed the following food products to have improper/no labeling information: Missing labels on food items in the cooler and spray bottle of water. Label food items with time and date of preparation with name and all other items with label with just common name. 750.130-140 Next Inspection
6  Observed the following potentially hazardous foods to be improperly thawed: Package of frozen fish was thawing in stagnant water, 2) Rack of beef/pork thawing out in the open. Provide for all potentially hazardous foods to be properly thawed in one of the following ways: 1) In a refrigerator unit in a way that the temperature dose not exceed 41°F 2) Under potable running water at a temperature of 70°F or below 3) In a microwave oven only when it is a part of the cooking process 4) As a part of the conventional cooking process. 750.240. Next Inspection
9  Observed employees/consumers using improper utensils to dispense food products: bowl in the cheese in cook line. Provide a utensil with a handle to minimize bare hand contact. 750.280 Next Inspection
14  Observed the following improper food contact surfaces: Rust on the shelves in the walk-in cooler. Provide for all food contact surfaces to be smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent, corrosive resistant, and light colored. 750.650. Next Inspection
36  Observed the following floor areas to be unclean: Floor area behind fryers and stove equipment. Provide for all flooring areas to be in a clean condition. 750.1220 Next Inspection
42  Observed the mop to be stored in the mop bucket. All mops shall be stored hanging, inverted or draped when not in use. 750.1390. Next Inspection
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Report and Instructions Received By   LUIS CHAVEZ /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  08/03/2015 Time In  1:30 PM Time Out  2:45 PM Sanitation Score  87 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Angela Colon (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  91  
 
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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
     
Report and Instructions Received By   LUIS CHAVEZ /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  08/03/2015 Time In  1:30 PM Time Out  2:45 PM Sanitation Score  87 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Angela Colon (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  91