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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
  
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
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
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
X
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
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:   shredded chicken 170; taco beef 185; sour cream 40; cubed pork 39; chicken strips 38; hamburger 39; shrimp 12; creamer 38
 
General Comments
Haccp: discussed proper use of all hand sinks.

No follow up required. 
Report and Instructions Received By   /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  08/09/2011 Time In  1:30 PM Time Out  3:00 PM Sanitation Score  85 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  90  
 
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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
*12  Observed hand sink being used to clean chicken. Hand sinks are for only washing hands. Chicken removed; sink cleaned. (750.560) Immediate/Onsite
8  Observed taco shells on rack in cooks line and pork in prep cooler in cooks line not properly stored. Please keep covered at all times. (750.120) Next Inspection
15  Observed the following non-food contact surfaces to be improper: 1. rust on rack in corner in cooks line, 2. rust on racks in 2-door cooler in cooks line, 3. rust on racks above 3-bay sink, 4. chipped wood on shelves in dish washing area, 5. rough surface on inside of cabinet shelf on left in bar. Provide surfaces to be smooth, easily cleanable, corrosive free and non-absorbent. Repair, repaint or replace. (750.690) Next Inspection
16  Observed dish machine leaking; spray nozzle dirty, and soiled rag under leg of dish washing counter. Repair machine, clean nozzle and remove soiled rag. (750.830) Next Inspection
23  Observed the following non-food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: 1. can rack, 2. table top can opener, 3. racks in walk in cooler. Please clean. (750.800) Next Inspection
33  Observed inside of handles of large grey garbage cans and white garbage can by ice machine in need of cleaning. Please clean. (750.1170) Next Inspection
36  Observed floor in walk in cooler and around hand sink in cooks line in need of cleaning. Please clean. (750.1220) Next Inspection
37  Observed the walls in the walk in cooler and ceiling vent in ladies restroom in need of cleaning. Please clean. (750.1220) Next Inspection
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Report and Instructions Received By   /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  08/09/2011 Time In  1:30 PM Time Out  3:00 PM Sanitation Score  85 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  90  
 
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   /  
 
(Please Print)
  
(Signature of Owner or Representative)
Date  08/09/2011 Time In  1:30 PM Time Out  3:00 PM Sanitation Score  85 (100 Minus Demerits)
By  Penny Suszycki (Sanitarian) Adjusted Score  90