MR SALSA

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST SERVICE REPORTS PER YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND PREP TABLE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD INSIDE ALL COOLERS MUST BE SMOOT CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN FRONT SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR 15 MINUTES AFTER THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND PRESENTED THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. COOK HANDLING CHEESE AND CILANTRO FOR TOPPINGS ON TOSTADAS AND ARRANGING THE BEEF WITH BARE HANDS IN THE TORTILLA BEFORE WRAPPING TO GO. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK FILLED/BLOCKED WITH POTS/PANS AND WASHED DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FROM THE SINK TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE AND RE-WASH, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, 2 LBS COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. COOK STATES THE FOOD WAS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR ANY SERVICE REPORTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE INSIDE RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SOILED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PAINT/PLASTER ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2573237 ON 3-27-23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (BEEF, RICE, CHICKEN ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFEIED SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES AND EXPIRATION DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE WITH COMMON NAME AND EXPIRATION DATE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED POTS WITH FOOD ITEMS (BEANS AND A COW HEAD) ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ON FOOD-APPROPRIATE SURFACES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT CAUSED WATER TO COME OUT INTO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE WITH NO LID IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD FOR CUSTOMER'S CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PANS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE IN CHARGE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE BEEF AND CHICKEN ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BACK DOOR LEFT OPEN WITHOUT SCREEN. BACK DOOR WAS CLOSED DURING INSPECTION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS UP OFF FLOOR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED BEEF,BEANS,CHICKEN SOUP, CHICKEN TACOS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK , DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOOD ITEMS ON MENU NOT DISCLOSED AND CUSTOMERS NOT REMINDED OF SUCH FOODS INCREASING THE RISK OF FOOD BORN ILLNESS. MUST DISCLOSE ALL SUCH ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN A COOKING POT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75.9F PARTIALLY COVERED ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF A METAL PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT A MINIMUM OF 135F. FOOD DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS COOKED BEANS IN A LARGE, TALL PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 73.4F INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS. BEANS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $14.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOOD ITEMS ON MENU NOT DISCLOSED AND CUSTOMERS NOT REMINDED OF SUCH FOODS INCREASING THE RISK OF FOOD BORN ILLNESS. MUST DISCLOSE ALL SUCH ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW TONGUE BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STANDING WATER. REVIEWED THE PROPER METHOD OF THAWING UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE DRYING RACK ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES.----UNAUTHORIZED CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OR MAY ENTER THROUGH THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE SMALL ONE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE WASHROOM CEILING VENT. DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM #2213614 ON 8-28-18 NOT CORRECTED. #58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.