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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
X
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
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
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
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
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
  
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 100-200 ppm                   Dishwasher Temperature   Chlorine 100 °F or label
Food Temperatures:   chicken 155; beef 140; rice 156; taco meat 140; cheese 43* time/temp o.k.; pork 41; sour cream 41; shredded chicken 31 pork 28 **Walk in cooler temps: shredded beef 50; eggs 48; moz. cheese 48; beans 50; shredded chicken 50; chicken breast 48; hamburger 49; beef loins 49; taco meant 48; sour cream 48-50 See voluntary destruction agreement
 
General Comments
Haccp: discussed proper holding temperatures for all potentially hazardous foods.

Facility needs to keep track of temperatures for all potentially hazardous foods by use of a log sheet. Temperatures should be taken every two hours to verify temperature is adequate. All potentially hazardous foods must be held at 41F or below or 135F and above.

A follow up will occur in apprx. 10 days for #3 and #7. 
Report and Instructions Received By   Luis /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  11/04/2010 Time In  12:45 PM Time Out  3:30 PM Sanitation Score  82 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  82  
 
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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
*3  Observed various potentially hazardous food items in walk in cooler above 41F. See above for temperatures and list of items on voluntary destruction agreement. (750.120) Immediate/Onsite
*7  Observed raw hamburger patties stored on top of tamales in 2-door freezer; raw chicken breast above sour cream in walk in cooler. Please store all potentially hazardous foods either below or separate from all ready to eat foods. (750.120) Hamburger and chicken moved. Immediate/Onsite
2  Observed previously cooked food in walk in cooler not properly labeled. Please label with item, date and time cooling began. Items discarded - see voluntary destruction agreement. (750.100) Immediate/Onsite
8  Observed tamales in 2-door upright freezer stored uncovered. Please store protected at all times. (750.130) Immediate/Onsite
15  Observed the following non-food contact surfaces to be improper: 1. chipped wood shelves above microwave in cooks line, 2. chipped/peeling wood shelves above mechanical dish washing machine, 3. unfinished/raw surface on shelves in cabinets in bar. Please repair, replace, seal and paint. (750.690) Next Inspection
21  Observed wiping cloths on cutting boards and prep tables throughout kitchen and prep area. Please keep in sanitizer solution when not in use. (750.830) Next Inspection
23  Observed the following non-food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: 1. prep gaskets of prep cooler in cooks line, 2. inside of double oven, 3. outside of large white bulk storage containers, 4. racks in walk in cooler 5. tops of white sour cream buckets. Please clean. (750.800) Next Inspection
36  Observed floor in walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Please keep floor clean of all juices/blood at all times. (750.1220) Next Inspection
37  Observed the wall behind the hand sink in cooks line and ceiling vent in mens restroom in need of cleaning. Please clean. (750.1220) Next Inspection
42  Observed mop stored improperly. Please clean, sanitize and hang mop to dry after every use. (750.1390) Next Inspection
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Report and Instructions Received By   Luis /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  11/04/2010 Time In  12:45 PM Time Out  3:30 PM Sanitation Score  82 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  82  
 
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 /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  11/04/2010 Time In  12:45 PM Time Out  3:30 PM Sanitation Score  82 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  82