ARTURO'S TACOS

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN GREASE TRAP AND ICE MACHINE AT LOWER LEVEL.MUST PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS AT LOWER LEVEL/FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN GREASE TRAP AND ICE MACHINE AT LOWER LEVEL.MUST PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-23-23 INSPECTION #2577768. 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. 58.NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLEGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE STATED VIOLATIONS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLEGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPIRATION DATES FOR READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSAS, COOKED RICE, COOKED MEATS, ETC.) THAT ARE REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS IN ALL COOLERS REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A MAXIMUM USE BY DATE OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF BEEF TONGUE BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE WALL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED SHEETROCK. MUST TILE OVER THE SHEETROCK.

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

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOOD (RICE AT 135F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED SOUP AT 45F, COOKED RICE AT 50.1F, AND BEEF TONGUE AT 55.8F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF STOCK ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE BOXES OR SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE CEILING DRYWALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MENS WASHROOM AND BASEMENT HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED GROUND BEEF NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH USE BY DATE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY LABEL TCS FOODS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATE. SAID IMPROPERLY LABELED GROUND BEEF VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT DISHWASH AREA ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR PROPERLY ENCASE THE SEWAGE LINES SO AS TO PROTECT ALL FOOD FROM LEAKS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE SMALLER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR PROPERLY ENCASE THE SEWAGE LINES SO AS TO PROTECT ALL FOOD FROM LEAKS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE SMALLER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. A RACK OF DISHES WAS STORED INSIDE OF THE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR PROPERLY ENCASE THE SEWAGE LINES SO AS TO PROTECT ALL FOOD FROM LEAKS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE SMALLER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261443 ON 2/4/19: 47 - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. 49 - MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER, DISH RACKS AND DELIME DISH MACHINE, DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS. 57- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. 58 - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-302.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETERS TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: DISCUSSED WITH THE PIC ON HOW GLOVES SHOULD BE USED IN FOOD PREPARATION BY FOOD HANDLERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,DISH RACKS AND DELIME DISH MACHINE,DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR /PREP AREA AND REMOVE TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLER

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN