TAQUERIA EL CHARO DE SAN FRANCISCO

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS AND CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER WEST HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STAFF WASHROOM. OBSERVED WATER SEEPAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK SAUCE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENTILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, POTS, AND PANS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO OPEN CUPS ON COFFEE ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARRYOUT CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET LEAKING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED TOWELS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN. TOWELS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. BEEF-116.7F.4LBS.- PORK-86.7F. ON SIDE OF GRILL . PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.5LBS. $38.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 10 GALLONS RED SALSA-60.3F,80LBS. STEAK 48.9F-95.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.160LBS. $$210.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOKKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WOOD LEDGE IN SUMP PUMP ROOM MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/19/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO BARRIER OF SEPERATION FOR FOOD PROTECTION AS CUSTOMERS WALK INTO PREP AREA TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE SEPERATION/BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND STEAM TABLE SHELF.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PREP TABLES , SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE BRICKS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE CORRECT ONES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FRYERS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP COOLERS,ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL CHEST FREEZERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE IN BASEMENT OVER UNUSED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,STAIR CASE LEADING TO BASEMENT UNDER CONVEYOR INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DOOR OF STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES WERE NEEDED,GAPS ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER ABOVE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR GREASE DEBRIS UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR WAIT STAFF AND FOOD HANDLERS (THAT DO NOT HAVE A MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE.)

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND RENEW FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ONLY.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER OR IN THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, BEANS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED GLOVES NOT BEING USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRAIN FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER GLOVE USE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER PROCEDURE FOR WASHING LARGE POTS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE DRINK DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED CLOSED RECEPTACLES ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. OBSERVED OLD DIRTY EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2311407 DATED 8/27/29; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS (TORTA) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOOD AND NEVER TOUCH ANY READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, INSTEAD USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES PROPERLY ALWAYS WASHING HANDS FIRST BEFORE GLOVE USE. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD, WASH HIS HANDS AND PUT ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEEF) BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 105F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 100F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 98F. ALSO OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF A PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 10 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 57F, 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50F, 2 LBS OF SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 52F, 1 LB OF SOUR CREAM AT 53F AND 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 56F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN A PREP COOLER AND NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL FOODS (FOODS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #22). EMPLOYEE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.6F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER OR IN THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, BEANS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED GLOVES NOT BEING USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRAIN FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER GLOVE USE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER PROCEDURE FOR WASHING LARGE POTS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE DRINK DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED CLOSED RECEPTACLES ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. OBSERVED OLD DIRTY EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY OF PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPOR ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A); NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS. COOKED CHILLI AT 48.2F AND COOKED SOUP AT 53.6F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW WHILE IN COLD STORAGE. DISCARDED 10 LBS VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005; CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN THE DEEP FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN FREEZER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, FRYER AND STOVE. ALSO CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON THE PIPES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE KITCHEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOM; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. ALSO SOME AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THIS ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.