PEPE TACO

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CANNOT RESULT.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT COUNTER AND WASHROOM AREAS. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN LARGE DETERGENT CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT CLOSED ON BOTH DUMPSTERS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. ALL RECEPTACLES USED FOR REFUSE SHALL BE KEPT COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEAR SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA, SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN STAFF WASHROOM AND LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET COVER ON WALL NEAR CLOSET IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SHREDDED LETTUCE, TOMATOES, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, SALSA) NOT LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ALL WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD ALL SHELVING UNITS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PREP SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2243411 ON 12-11-18:58-NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE PRINTED ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,( STEAK, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED ON ALL MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM CALIBRATE THERMOMETER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN LADIES CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THST ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: AIR TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.7F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW-CDI.MUST CONTACT HEALTH DEPT BEFORE USING COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 2-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 57.6F,3-LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 59.9F, 2LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 58.5F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CD. APPROX COST $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED, OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP OFF FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER (DEAD INSECTS). CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REMOVE ACCUMULATED CLOUDY WATER HOLDING IN THE BUMPY SURFACE OF THE COOLER

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE SCOOPER FROM OFF THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY STORE IT IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 2 LBS. OF RICE (48.9F), 1 LB. OF GUACOMOLE (47.8F), 2 LBS. OF SOUR CREAM (50.5F), 1 LB OF CHEESE (47.3F) AND 2 LBS. CUT ONIONS (52.5). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REMOVE ACCUMULATED CLOUDY WATER HOLDING IN THE BUMPY SURFACE OF THE COOLER

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE SCOOPER FROM OFF THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY STORE IT IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRABBING SOME TORTILLA CHIPS AND PUTTING THEM IN A BAG WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS, WAX PAPER, GLOVES (WASHING HANDS BEFORE/AFTER USE), ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REMOVE ACCUMULATED CLOUDY WATER HOLDING IN THE BUMPY SURFACE OF THE COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE SCOOPER FROM OFF THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY STORE IT IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT CLEAN/DUSTY.MUST CLEAN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE PAINT CANS OFF FLOORS BY HOT WATER TANK.