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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, BEEF AND GRILLED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER HEAVILY STAINED AND SCORED WITH DEBRIS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND CLEAN. OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE EQUIPMENT AND ON THE SHELF DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. OBSERVED OLD MEAT RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH ALL OF THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA, THE MEAT DEPARTMENT, INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE REAR DISH AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 7-206.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF RODENT BAIT STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER, BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE OFFICE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT BAIT AND POISON SHALL BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER RESISTANT BAIT STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BAIT FROM ALL AREAS THAT IS NOT STORED PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NO THERMOMETERS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO UNIT AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER HEAVILY STAINED AND SCORED WITH DEBRIS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH ALL OF THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577219 ON 6/13/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 150-200 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ON THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE WOODEN AND PLASTIC STORAGE PALLETS, ON THE FLOOR OF THE OFFICE AREA AND ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR DELI PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 48F, CHEESE AT 47F, AND TURKEY AT 45F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF RODENT BAIT AND GREEN BAIT BLOCKS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE VEGETABLE DISPLAY CASE, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT BAIT AND POISON SHALL BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER RESISTANT BAIT STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BAIT FROM ALL AREAS THAT IS NOT STORED PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR DELI PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEAT AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO UNIT AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 150-200 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ON THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE WOODEN AND PLASTIC STORAGE PALLETS, AND ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER HEAVILY STAINED AND SCORED WITH DEBRIS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER TOWEL LINER AND TO REPAINT/REFINISH THE SHELVING UNIT SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA CHEST FREEZER, AND INSIDE THE 2 GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZERS IN THE CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND CLEAN. OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE EQUIPMENT AND ON THE SHELF DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. OBSERVED OLD MEAT RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA, THE MEAT DEPARTMENT, INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE REAR DISH AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT RESTAURANT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE GLASS DOOR WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AND EGGS AT 57F-58F INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. FOUND CHORIZO, BEEF, SOUR CREAM, HOT DOGS, AND MILK AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44F TO 53F INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.0 F. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE RESTAURANT TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.0 F. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE GLASS DOOR WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.0 F. ALL UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND PALLETS IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE, ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ON THE SHELF BELOW THE HOT HOLDING TABLE, ON THE SHELF BELOW WHERE THE MEAT PACKING TRAYS ARE STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE CEREAL AISLE. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA, THE REAR DISH AREA, AND THE REAR MOP SINK/BOILER AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER TOWEL LINER AND TO REPAINT/REFINISH THE SHELVING UNIT SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA CHEST FREEZER, AND INSIDE THE 2 GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZERS IN THE CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND CLEAN. OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE EQUIPMENT AND ON THE SHELF DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. OBSERVED OLD MEAT RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA, THE MEAT DEPARTMENT, INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE REAR DISH AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT RESTAURANT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/14/21 VIOLATION #48 STLL OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT TAQUERIA FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FROM SECOND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO FIRST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASE FROM THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW DRAINING. MUST USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSIL. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS (SALSAS, BEANS, RICE COOKED CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGER DISCARDED #20 OF FOOD WORTH $100 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLER.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIVE SMALL ROACHES CRAWLING UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON SHELVING NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES BEHIND MEAT COUNTER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT TAQUERIA FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FRON SECOND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO FIRST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASE FROM THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW DRAINING. MUST USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSIL. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHIG SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY ATV ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISPLAY SHELVING MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAINED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/03/21 INSPECTION REPORT#2492339. #55. OBSERVED WALL CAILING AT THE REAR DISH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BLACKENED MOLDY AND PEELING. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. #56 OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT MEAT COUNTER AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING PORK CARNITAS FRYING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND ABOVE FOOD DISPLAY SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL CAILING AT THE REAR DISH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BLACKENED MOLDY AND PEELING. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT MEAT COUNTER AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AND RAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. 7-38-030(C)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FRESH PORK CHORIZO HANGING ON RACK BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER WITH TEMPERATURE OF 60.3F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH $90. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS (SALSAS, BEANS, RICE COOKED CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGER DISCARDED #17 OF FOOD WORTH $80 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUDNATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FODD IS PRAPARED AND SERVED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT MEAT COUNTER DISCOLORED WITH OPENS AND SEEMS AND DARK STANS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVINGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT TAQUERIA FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FRON SECOND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO FIRST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASE FROM THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW DRAINING. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING PORK CARNITAS FRYING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND ABOVE FOOD DISPLAY SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL CAILING AT THE REAR DISH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BLACKENED MOLDY AND PEELING. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT MEAT COUNTER AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/26/2019 REPORT#2280089 #37 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SALSAS MADE ON THE PREMISES NOT LABELED WITH ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER AND INGREDIENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED SALSAS. #53 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/26/19 NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PREMISES HAS AN INSPECTION REPORT POSTED FROM 2018. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.