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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
X
5
 Source, Wholesome, No Spoilage
19
  
2
 Wash, rinse after: clean, proper temperature
2
  
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
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
  
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
X
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
X
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
  
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     No X 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 100-200 ppm                   Dishwasher Temperature   Chlorine 100 °F or label
Food Temperatures:   beef 41; beans 39, 180; taco meat 179; rice 161; steak 38; shrimp 10
 
General Comments
Haccp: discussed keeping chemicals stored separately from all food, beverages, single service items and food equipment.

No follow up required. 
Report and Instructions Received By   Luis Covarrubias /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  07/26/2010 Time In  1:00 PM Time Out  2:45 PM Sanitation Score  79 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  79  
 
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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
*1  OBSERVED TOMATO SAUCE BEING STORED IN METAL CAN IN PREP COOLER IN COOK'S LINE. DO NOT STORE ANY ACIDIC FOODS IN METAL CANS. SAUCE REMOVED. (750.100) IMMEDIATE/ONSITE
*20  OBSERVED SANITIZERS THROUGHOUT NOT SET UP PROPERLY. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CHECK EACH SANITIZER EVERY TWO HOURS FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION AS ALL BUCKETS WERE AT 0 PPM. SANITIZER BUCKETS REMIXED AND TESTED AT 100-200 PPM. (750.830) IMMEDIATE/ONSITE
*45  FACILITY NEEDS TO ACQUIRE ONE MORE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER. NEXT INSPECTION
2  OBSERVED FOOD IN 2-DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ONCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PLEASE LABEL WITH ITEM AND USE BY DATE. (750.100) NEXT INSPECTION
6  OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW SHRIMP. PLEASE THAW FOOD IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MANNERS: 1) FROM FREEZER TO COOLER, 2) UNDER RUNNING POTABLE WATER NOT MORE THAN TWO HOURS, 3) IN MICROWAVE AS LONG AS IT IS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS. SHRIMP PLACED BACK UNDER RUNNING POTABLE WATER. (750.120) IMMEDIATE/ONSITE
8  OBSERVED TACO SHELLS IN COOK'S LINE UNCOVERED, FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR FREEZER NOT PROPERLY COVERED. PLEASE STORE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. (750.120) OBSERVED BEER AND LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY AND UNDER 3-BAY SINK IN BAR. PLEASE STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. (750.130) NEXT INSPECTION
16  OBSERVED SPRAY NOZZLE TO DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; IMPROPER WASHING OF GLASSWARE AT 3-BAY SINK IN BAR. PLEASE KEEP SPRAY NOZZLE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES; SET UP 3-BAY SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE PROPERLY. 3-BAY SET UP PROPERLY. (750.830) IMMEDIATE/ONSITE
21  OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS IN KITCHEN AND BAR ROLL TOP COOLERS. PLEASE KEEP SANITIZER CLOTHS IN BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. (750.810) NEXT INSPECTION
23  OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING: 1. GASKETS OF PREP COOLER IN COOK'S LINE, 2. OUTSIDE OF MICROWAVE OVEN, 3. CAN RACK, 4. OUTSIDE OF LARGE, ROUND GREY TUBS INCLUDING INSIDE OF HANDLES, 5. INSIDE, BOTTOM SHELF OF 2-DOOR FREEZER. PLEASE CLEAN. (750.800) NEXT INSPECTION
26  OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP BEING USED TO HOLD STRAWS IN BAR. DO NOT RE-USE ANY SINGLE SERVICE ITEM. PLEASE PROVIDE A PROPER HOLDER THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. (750.600) NEXT INSPECTION
33  OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF GARBAGE CANS AND INSIDE OF HANDLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. PLEASE KEEP CLEAN. (750.1170) NEXT INSPECTION
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Report and Instructions Received By   Luis Covarrubias /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  07/26/2010 Time In  1:00 PM Time Out  2:45 PM Sanitation Score  79 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  79  
 
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  07/26/2010 Time In  1:00 PM Time Out  2:45 PM Sanitation Score  79 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  79