BEST TACO & BURRITO JOINT

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA CLOSET, APPROX 30 DROPPING NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AREA SERVICE AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING, TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GASKET AT FRESH TIME COOLER, REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM SAME AREA, AND REPAINT RAW WOODEN SURFACES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAILED CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, REPAIR SOME CHIPPING PLASTER REAR WALL AREA, AND SEAL OPENINGS/HOLES IN WALL OF STORAGE AREA WHERE RODENT DROPPING ARE NOTED

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR SAME COMPARTMENT SINK

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS, ALL CLOSETS AND REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE AREA,

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.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT NORTH SIDE OF MOP SINK,REPLACE GASKET AT FRESH TIME COOLER REMOVE DUCT TAPE SAME AREA ALSO RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN DISHROOM MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS,KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS/HOOD/FILTERS SAME AREA,DEEP FRYER,ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS IN DISHROOM,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR ETC.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM AREA.

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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING SAME AREA,SOUTH WALL ALONG 3 COMP SINK AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS,DISHROOM AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMP SINK,VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

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 A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO EXIT DOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED CLEANED FOOD UTENSILS STORED AGAINST WALLS BETWEEN 3COM. SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

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 FOIL LINING ON STRORAGE SHELF UNDER GRILL OVEN,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.

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.THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND OR UTENSILS WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD SLPASHES OR STAINS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF FACILITY(FRONT AND REAR AREAS).INSIDE TOP WALLS OF MICROWAVE,INSIDE OVEN ON STOVE,MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF GRILL OVEN,INSIDE REACH IN COOLER UNDER COUNTER,STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER,HAND WASH SINK BY STAFF TOILET, AND INSIDE BOTTOM OF MOP SINK NEEDS CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO BASE WALLS OF SODA DISPENSING MACHINE WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.

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. FLOORS UNDER 3COMP.SINK BY GREASE TRAP,AND FLOORS IN THE OFFICE WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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. VENT ON CEILING WALLS ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES IN 3COMP.SINK ROOM WITH DUSTS,WALLS AT 3COMP. AND AT MOP SINKS WITH STAINS,AND WALLS AND DOOR WALLS IN CUSTOMER TOILET WITH GRAFFITI MARKS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN SAME. MUST REPAIR DAMEGED WALLS AT 3COMP.SINK ROOM BY DRAIN BOARD AND BY MOP SINK SIDE. MUST SEAL GAP ON WALLS BETWEEN 3COMP.SINK.