El Gran Burrito Express

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA BY THE GRILL IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AT COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN BLADE AT CAN OPENER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments:  OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS RED AND GREEN SALSA AT 60F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 3LBS AT $5. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING AND EXPIRED DATES ON COOKED FOODS SUCH AS RICE AND ITALIAN SAUSAUGE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 CONTAINERS OF RICE AND 6 LINKS OF SAUSAUGE VALUED AT $40.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SLICED POTATOES IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AND VARIOUS SPICES/SEASONINGS IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN. . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS AIRDRYING ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED TOWELS IN SANITZING BUCKET WITH AT LEAST 50 PPM SOLUTION STRENGTH. MUST MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH LID.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED SAUSAGE, GUACAMOLE) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, PEPPERS, AND SPICES WITHOUT THE COMMON LABEL NAME. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE FLATTOP, GRILL, STOVE, WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST ALONG THE BASEBOARDS ION THE FRONT COOK/SERVING AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK-----OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP DISH WASHING SINK & 2- COMP FOOD PREP SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF OF STEAMTABLE,MICROWAVE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING AT ENTRY INTO WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TO WHERE WATER DOESN'T SIT DOWN IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER HAND SINK OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD ON SOUTH END.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR .

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, LOCATED IN 1 DOOR COOLER, NEXT TO FRONT LINE FLAT GRIDDLE STATION. -55F, 3.5 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES, $8.00, DATED 10/26/17 -48F, 3.5LBS OF SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE $15.00,DATED 10/26/17 -48F, 2.5LBS OF SOUR CREAM, $20.00,DATED 10/26/17 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 9.5 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $43.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT COOK LINE AND (1) LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR ON PREP TABLE, WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP LOAD SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, ON NORTH WALL, NEAR ENTRANCE TO FRONT COOK LINE, WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER PLUMBING/FAUCET, OVER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: COOKED STEAK-50.3F, AND 49.1F BEING COOLED IN WALK-IN COOLER IN DEEP PANS. CUT LETTUCE-45.6 IN DEEP CONTAINERS, CHICKEN WINGS-55.6F. STORED INSIDE TOP HOLDING COMPARTMENT OF SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN DEEP CONTAINER ABOVE THE COOLING LINE IN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW CONTAINERS WHEN COOLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(WHICH SHOULD BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS- 140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 WITHIN 4 HOURS FOR HOT FOODS. ALL NON-COOKED REFRIGERATE FOODS THAT ARE PREPPED MUST REACH 4O DEGREES IN 4 HOURS(70F - 40F), AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION SHOULD BE KEPT BELOW THE COOLING LINES IN AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 100LB VALUED AT $259.00 DISCARDED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED RE-GROUTING TO PREVENT WATER PUDDLING ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING, AND REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND 2-DOOR FREEZER. PAINT OR REPLACE WORN TILE IN CEILING OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM(NOT EASILY CLEANABLE).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES THRU OUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP TABLE IN REAR, CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT, CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GRILL ALSO LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PINKISH BROWNISH BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB SHIELD OVER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PARTICLES AND LIGHT GREASE UNNER GRILL; CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING; REMOVE DUST FROM FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING; OWNERS ARE AWARE PER MANAGER AND HAVE SCHEDULED A PLUMBER TO COME OUT. THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; REPAIR LEAK.