DONA NATYS TACOS

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPORPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND BREADED STEAK AT 58.8F, BREADED CHICKEN AT 61F, PORK AT 55.7, STEAK AT 54.9F AND SALSA AT 56F INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY SEALED AND RODENT PROOFED: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A NEW DOOR SWEEP TO PROPERLY SEAL THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE FIRST DOOR OF COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUPMENT,INSRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO RUSTY WHITE SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED MALE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD: DICED COOKED MEAT ,LETTUCE,TOMATOES ETC.,WIPING HIS HANDS ON DIRTY APRON AND RAG WHICH WAS STORED ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD OF PREP COOLER(THE LINEN HAD SO MANY SHADE OF COLORS DUE TO EXCESS USAGE. NO HAND WASHING AND NOR FOOD GLOVES. ON. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED:COMPLETELY CLOGGED,NOT DRAINING,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OWNER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON 5-18-15,REPORT#1453959 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE FIRST DOOR OF COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUPMENT,INSRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO RUSTY WHITE SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WATER RESERVOIR,AND PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF VISIBLE THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN. MUST CORRECT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES.

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: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN 142.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1395737 ON 1-27-14. 32-INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STOVE. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER. 34-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. 41-STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STOVE. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES.

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: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STOVE. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS. REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD, CONTAINERS, ETC OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Deep freezer cover not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged cover.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light not provided in utility room. Instructed to intall light fixture.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handlers in prep area not wearing proper hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers in food prep area.

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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

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. MUST REPLACE MOLDY CHALKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK.

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.FOUND FAN COVERS,SHELVING INSIDE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN/DUSTY.

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.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES,MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.