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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
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
  
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
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
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 100-200 ppm                   Dishwasher Temperature   Chlorine 100 °F or label
Food Temperatures:   beef cubes 39; sour cream 40; taco meat 151; raw chicken strips 165; shredded cheese 39; whole chicken 39; tamales -19; creamer 41
 
General Comments
Haccp: discussed using hand sinks for washing hands only.

No follow up required. 
Report and Instructions Received By   /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  03/14/2011 Time In  1:00 PM Time Out  3:00 PM Sanitation Score  78 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  83  
 
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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 severe dent in side of whole tomato can. Can discarded, see voluntary destruction agreement. Provide food to be wholesome. (750.100) Immediate/Onsite
*20  Observed no sanitizer set up. Please make sure sanitizer buckets are set up prior to all food prep and service. Sanitizer mixed, tested at 100-200 ppm. (750.830) Immediate/Onsite
*45  Observed no certified food handler present. Facility has three but none of them were present during inspection. Next Inspection
2  Observed various foods in coolers and freezers not properly labeled. Please label with item and use by date. (750.100) Next Inspection
8  Observed various foods in coolers and freezers not properly covered. Please store protected at all times. (750.120) Observed beverages on floor in hallway. Please store 6" off the floor at all times. (750.130) Next Inspection
15  Observed inside of cabinet shelves in bar in need of sealing. Please provide surfaces to be smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. (750.690) Next Inspection
16  Observed spray nozzle and faucets to 3-bay sink in need of cleaning. Please clean and maintain at all times. (750.830) Next Inspection
22  Observed table top can opener around blade in need of cleaning. Please clean. (750.800) Next Inspection
23  Observed the following non-food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: 1. can rack, 2. bottom shelf of prep table across from walk in cooler, 3. inside bottom of upright 2-door freezer, 4. dish cart in hallway. Please clean. (750.800) Next Inspection
33  Observed inside of garbage can handles and top of garbage by back door in need of cleaning. Please clean. (750.1140) Next Inspection
36  Observed floors throughout, under equipment and around baseboards in need of cleaning. Please clean. (750.1220) Next Inspection
42  Observed mops stored improperly. Please clean, sanitize and hang after every use. (750.1390) Next Inspection
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Report and Instructions Received By   /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  03/14/2011 Time In  1:00 PM Time Out  3:00 PM Sanitation Score  78 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  83