TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTE MANAGER PROVIDED SAME. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030 COURT DATE 04/28/2011 9:00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. COURT DATE 04/28/2011 9:00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET.

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. ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA IS MISSING THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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. THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IS NOT CLEAN THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF COOKED BEANS, 5LBS. OF GROUND BEEF, 5LBS. OF MEXICAN CHEESE, 5LBS. OF CHICKEN SOUP, 3 LARGE COOKED PORK TONGUES, AND 5LBS. OF COOKED RICE AT 49.6-65.6F. PRODUCTS PREPARED, COOLED, AND STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS SINCE 08/12/10. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE VALUE $275.00.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED(BEANS, RICE, BEEF.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND POST VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL PREPARED AND COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM, CLOTH, PLASTIC LINING FROM PREP SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. REPAIR GASKET AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND PROVIDE HANDLE AT SALSA REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WINDOW IN WOMEN TOILET ROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, FAN GRIDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF PREP REACH-IN COOLER, AND CUTTING BOARDS.

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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN MENS TOILET ROOM, PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN DINING AREA AT SEATING BOOTHS, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT. SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS FROM BASEMENT FLOORS AND REAR STORAGE 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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN DINING AND PREP AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS BY SALSA REFRIGERATOR AND BY ANSEL UNIT ABOVE PREP COOLER.

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. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT/ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOPS/BROOMS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.