PEPE'S TACO

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES 47.7F, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 49.3F, AND SOUR CREAM 52.3F-58.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $40 OF FOOD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR HAND DRYER IN MEN WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE BIN TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. 2- CONTAINERS, APPROX 80-LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS AT 48.7F,47.8F PREPARED ON 1-28-17 AND 4-LBS OF PORK,CHICKEN TAMALES AT 48.6,46.9F,AND 3-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 51.6F.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT APPROX $60.00.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: TISSUE HOLDER DEVICE ON WALL IN BOTH WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,( VERY LOOSE).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLDERS.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561562 ON 7-24-15 AND SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1631360 ON 2-4-16: 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES ETC OUTSIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES 50.4F AND SOUR CREAM 48.8F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON TOP PORTION OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING DOWN SURFACES WITH SOILED CLOTH, WIPING HANDS ON SOILED APRON, TOUCHING FACE, AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD HANDLER ALSO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD, TORTILLAS, TACO SHELLS, LETTUCE, TOMATOES, AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING TACOS FOR DIRECT CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS. THERE IS NO BAR HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS, SPATUALAS, ETC CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561562 ON 7-24-15: 32-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER .MAINTAIN SAME. 35-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK(LOWER WALL). INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, KNIFE RACK.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES ETC OUTSIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE A HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND IN THE COOLERS AND THE CAN OPENER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK (LOWER WALL).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR AND TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT CAN MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF (48.9F), SOUR CREAM (50.4-52.3F), CHEESE (53.4F-54.5F), GUACOMOLE (53.0F), PICO DE GALLO (49.7F) AND CUT TOMATOES (53.9F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVE DISH WASHER WASHING UTENSILS BUT NOT SANITIZING THEM. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP, EMPLOYEE IS USING A SOAPY SPONGE TO WASH THE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK AND ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE A HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND IN THE COOLERS AND THE CAN OPENER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK (LOWER WALL).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR AND TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER UNDER SODA DISPENSER SHELVES, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR REAR DOOR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON UNUSED BEVERAGE DISPENSER ALONG SOUTH WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #545777 ON 1-26-12. 38-MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.