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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
X
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
X
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
X
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
  
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
X
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
  
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:   ICE CREAM 0, HOT DOG 40, RAW FISH 37, IMITATION CRAB 40, CHICKEN 163, RICE 162, CHEESE SAUCE 135, BEANS 182, GUACAMOLE 42, RAW CHICKEN 40, RAW STEAK 40
 
General Comments
HACCP CONCEPT DISCUSSED: KEEP ALL SANITIZER AT PROPER CONCENTRATION AND ALL CHEMICALS AWAY FROM ALL FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
REMINDER: ALL EMPLOYEES NEED TO HAVE EITHER THE FOOD SANITATION LICENSE (AT LEAST 2) OR THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. 
Report and Instructions Received By   MARIAELENA LOPEZ /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  12/14/2015 Time In  1:30 PM Time Out  1:40 PM Sanitation Score  82 (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
*20  Observed the sanitizer solution to be too weak at the following location(s) Sanitizer in red bucket. Provide for sanitizer to be between 50-100 ppm for chlorine. Immediate/Onsite
*41  Observed the following toxic chemical container(s) to not be properly labeled: Spray bottle not labeled, turned out to be windex. Label. 750.1300. C.O.S. Observed the following chemical(s) to be improperly stored: Same bottle of windex stored next to foam soda cups. Store away from all foods items and equipment. 750.1310. Moved. Immediate/Onsite
2  Observed the following food products to have improper/no labeling information: No labels on any food items in cold holding. Provide for all food to be labeled with time, date and name. 750.140 Next Inspection
9  Observed employees/consumers using improper utensils to dispense food products: Bowls to dispense vegetables in cold prep station. Use items with a handle. 750.280 Next Inspection
14  Observed the following improper food contact surfaces: Rust on shelving in traulsen cooler by can holder. Provide for all food contact surfaces to be smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent, corrosive resistant, and light colored. 750.650. Next Inspection
15  Observed the following improper non-food contact surfaces: Chipped shelving sani-buckets sit. Provide for all non-food contact surfaces to be smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent, corrosive resistant, and light colored. 750.690 Next Inspection
22  Observed the following food contact surfaces to be unclean: Shelves in walk-in cooler had food debris on them. Clean. 750.800 Next Inspection
23  Observed the following contact surfaces to be unclean: 1)Bottom of traulsen freezer by out window in kitchen, 2) Fryer cabinet inside and out had food and grease debris build-up. Keep clean. 750. 800 Next Inspection
36  Observed the following floor areas to be unclean: Floor in walk-in cooler had food and other debris. Clean. 750.1220. Next Inspection
37  Obseved the following wall/ceilings, and attached equipment to be unclean: Walls behind food shelves in walk-in cooler had food debris on them. Clean. 750.1220 Next Inspection
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Report and Instructions Received By   MARIAELENA LOPEZ /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  12/14/2015 Time In  1:30 PM Time Out  1:40 PM Sanitation Score  82 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Angela Colon (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  91  
 
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   MARIAELENA LOPEZ /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  12/14/2015 Time In  1:30 PM Time Out  1:40 PM Sanitation Score  82 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Angela Colon (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  91