TACO & BURRITO HOUSE

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. THE HANDSINK DRAIN LINE LEAKS EXCESSIVELY WHEN THE WATER IS RUN IN THR SINK, SO THAT THE SINK CANNOT BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. ANOTHER HANDSINK IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE REAR PREP AREA (AT THE FRONT COUNTER). REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS SO THAT THEY CAN BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE PLASTIC FRAMING INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN AND SHOWS EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND INTERIOR OF BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAS A LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE DRAIN LINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE SINK SO THAT IT COULD NOT BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED THE HANDSINK DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/12/12 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FLATTENED CARDBOARD STORED ON TOP OF WIRE RACKS IN THE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE COOLER UNIT BELOW THE GRILL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT FROM IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NECESSARY.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. REPAIR THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SALSA AT 44.4F, PORK AT 45.1F, GROUND BEEF AT 53.9F, SOUP AT 53.6F, CHICKEN AT 44.7-52.3F, COOKED RICE AT 56.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $95. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES STORED IN A DRAWER ATTACHED TO A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DIRTY KNIVES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FLATTENED CARDBOARD STORED ON TOP OF WIRE RACKS IN THE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE. MUST REPAIR THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR HANDLE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE DOOR TO THE RESTROOM. PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE OPEN WINDOW IN THE RESTROOM. MICROWAVE IS IN DISREPAIR AND IS DIRTY INSIDE. MUST REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE COOLER UNIT BELOW THE GRILL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT FROM IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NECESSARY.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE GRILL. MUST INSTALL.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OPEN SPICES ON COOKS LINE WITH IMPROPER SCOOPS. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES AND COVERS FOR SPICES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. METAL COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND OPEN CREVICES ACCUMULATING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO READY TO EAT ICE WITH SEVERAL ICE CONTACT AREAS INSIDE MACHINE WITH SLIME AND EXCESSIVE RUST. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED, RUST REMOVED AND FAX REQUEST TO C.D.P.H @ 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OPEN SPICES ON COOKS LINE WITH IMPROPER SCOOPS. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES AND COVERS FOR SPICES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. LARGE BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT AND REAR TALL FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC AND METAL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND OPEN CREVICES ACCUMULATING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLDY FOODS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING WALL AND COUNTER TILES AT SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING ROOM AND CASHIER AREAS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. WOODEN SHELVING IN COOKS LINE AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. CHIPPING AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AND MISSING CAULKING AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR COOKS LINE TALL COLA COOLER CONTAINING DAIRY PRODUCTS.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #12362 ON 1-16-09 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MUST REPLACE/REPAINT RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.#35- MUST CLEAN WALLS AND SHELVES BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER.#40- MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE, ACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE LABELED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. INTERIOR TALL REACH IN FREEZER AND REAR PREP REACH IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MISSING TILES AT SODA DISPENSING STATION MUST REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE SO NOZZLE REACHES ALL SINK COMPARTMENTS.