TAQUERIA EL CHARO DE SAN FRANCISCO

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AREAS UNDERNEATH GRILLS AND STEAMTABLE AND PREP TABLES AT THE BOTTOM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF ALL WASHROOMS; CLEAN FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZER OF ICE BUILD-UP ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES OF DIRT BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,BASEMENT, AND REAR STOREGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,LITTER AND DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS FOUND DIRTY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER(1ST) FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE STOCK ROOMS (1ST)FL AND IN THE BASEMENT PAPER GOODS ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE SHEVLING INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER RUSTED AND DIRTY. MUST REMOVE RUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS FOUND DIRTY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER(1ST) FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BILK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHTBSHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UO,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN AREA

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, RACKS INSIDE THE WALKIN COOLER AND THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND THE BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: SOME EMPLOYEES HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND ONE EMPLOYEE HAS THE FOOR HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ALL THE EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE ONE OR ANOTHER WITHIN 90 DAYS. GAVE MANAGER A COPY OF THE FAQ SHEET FOR FOOD HANDLER SHEET.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST.FLOOR STORAGE AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. (IE. BEANS, RICE, SUGAR ETC.).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR 1ST. FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER, AND SIDES OF THE FLAT GRILL.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT GRILL COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE AREA SODA SPILTED ON FLOOR,NEED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND 1ST. FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMPVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.31 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL ON UNCLEAN STORAGE SHELVES.SOME SHELVES HAVE UN CLEAN UNUSED FOO0D EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND SANITIZE.IF NOT USING FOOD EQUIPMENT REOVE. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES.FOUND 2-LARGE DIRTY ASHE TRAYS FILLED WITH 9 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON DESK AND STORAGE TABLE IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA.ALSO OBSERVED BUTTS INSIDE MOP BUCKET AND FLOORS IN SAME OFFICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO SMOKING ON PREMISES.MANAGER REMOVED ASHTRAYS AND DISCARDED THEM,CDI.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 C

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST ADDITIONAL WIC COOLER ON PREMISES TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,CDI.WALK IN COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE REPAIRED WITH INVOICE.CRTICAL CITATION ISSUED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES.,IE APPROX 50LBS COOKED BEANS-50.1F,10LBS COOKED PORK-48.9F (1ST FL WIC)AND 6 DOZEN RAW EGGS-47.8F,(BASEMENT WIC) ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED FROM COOLERS AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,CDI.MUST PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE STORING AND MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LESS. TOTAL COST APPROX $65.00/68LBS.CDITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OPEN BAGS OF DRY FOODS,SLT,RICE,BEANS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.MUST PROVIDE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.MUST REPLACE SOAP DISPENSER AT PREP SINK IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.

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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN REACH IN/ WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, CLEAN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP, CLEAN FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM

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.REAR STORAGE ROOM CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ALSO BASEMENT FRONT ROOM WALLS MUST REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WAKL-IN COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLUTTER IN BASEMENT FRONT ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ON 1ST FLOOR REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED