TAQUERIA GOMEZ

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET ON COLD HOLD UNIT ON COOK LINE WITH TORN GASKET ON DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED SINK COMPARTMENTS NOT LABELED WITH WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL EACH COMPARTMENT PROPERLY.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN RESTROOM TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PORK THAWING IMPROPERLY IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING ATTACHMENTS ABOVE THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN PREP AREA WITH PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH DRY STORAGE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TABLE IN PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE AND BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS FOR CURRENT YEAR OF 2022 ON SITE, LAST REPORTED SERVICE DATE 12/21. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN SERVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND MAINTAIN SERVICE REPORT ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TABLE IN PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE AND BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOOR

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED, NOT TIGHT FITTING FROM WALL AND GAP. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING, SMOOTH, AND DURABLE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD BOXES, BUCKETS, OIL CONTAINERS , PRODUCE AND MILK CRATES STACKED OUTSIDE NEAR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA FREE OF CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A RAW WOOD SECTION OF WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WAL AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED, EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES AND EXCESSIVE CRATES IN PREP AREA USED FOR ELEVATING BULK BAGS OF RICE AND BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP AND SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FACILITY.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED DISCLOSURE IS NEEDED FOR ALL EGG DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL EGG DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED DISCLOSURE IS NEEDED FOR ALL EGG DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL EGG DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 ANTS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE (WHERE SYRUPS ARE STORED) AND ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE RAW WOOD SHELVES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM AND SLOW DRAINING OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A PIECE OF THE WALL MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELF IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, BLACK MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF INFORMING CONSUMERS OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.A SIGN WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED AND PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION THAT ARE ON CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,WALL VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL PANEL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WALL AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING WALL BASE UNDER GRILL..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR AND TILE IN PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.