CARNICERIA LA VILLA #2

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (SALSA,GUACAMOLE,PICCO DI GALLO) IN REFRIGERATOR FOR SALE,WHEN FOODS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVER HEAD SHELF IN TAQUERIA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND PIPES ,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND OVER HEAD SHELF IN TAQUERIA,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PRODUCE & CHICKEN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA,PRODUCE & CHICKEN PREP,ALL COOLERS SHELVING UNITS,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP AREAS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM MEN'S TOILET ROOM WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL OVER REAR CHICKEN OVEN AND HALL WAY TO BASEMENT,DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PRODUCE & CHICKEN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA OVER 3- COMP SINK.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOORS

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT,BASEMENT ,WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PRODUCE & CHICKEN PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PRODUCE AND CHICKEN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA AT 49.7F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 18LBS. GREEN SALSA 52.3F-55.4F,16LBS. RAW BEEF 46.1F,2.5LBS. BREADED CHICKEN 44.1F,3.9LBS. CHIRIZO 51.9F,3.9LBS. STEAK 48.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPX.44.3 LBS.$125.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED 5- RED TRAYS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND A BROOM AND DUST PAN STORED IN FRONT OF SAME IN TAQUERIA WHILE FOODS IS BEING PREPARED.EMPLOYEE REMOVED ARTICLES FROM IN FRONT OF AND FROM INSIDE OF HAND SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (SALSA,GUACAMOLE,PICCO DI GALLO) IN REFRIGERATOR FOR SALE,WHEN FOODS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVER HEAD SHELF IN TAQUERIA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND PIPES ,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND OVER HEAD SHELF IN TAQUERIA,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PRODUCE & CHICKEN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA,PRODUCE & CHICKEN PREP,ALL COOLERS SHELVING UNITS,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM MEN'S TOILET ROOM WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL OVER REAR CHICKEN OVEN AND HALL WAY TO BASEMENT,DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PRODUCE & CHICKEN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA OVER 3- COMP SINK.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOORS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT,BASEMENT ,WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PRODUCE & CHICKEN PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PRODUCE AND CHICKEN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF IN THE TAQUERIA AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE OPEN COOLER (MILK STORAGE) BOTTOM SHELF NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER SHOW.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFES IMPROPERLY STORED IN COOKING/GRILL AREA(STORED BETWEEN TABLE AND CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE ICE. OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN JET SPRAY DRIP TRAY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY STORED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WITH HOLES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN COOKING AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMP. SINK, AND BEHIND THE REAR 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER NOT WORKING(WITH ICE ALL AROUND IT), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS IN THE COOKING AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE/REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE PROPERLY.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COKED FOODS IN COOLERS FOR RESTAURANT.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN RESTAURANT.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER IN RESTAURANT,RUST FROM PREP TABLES, PAPER HOLDER & PANEL ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT IN MEAT DEPT & REMOVE FOIL FROM SAME.WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER & LOOSE PANEL ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM RESTAURANT PREP COOLER,SERVICE COUNTER.WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA & MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN MEAT DEPT,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM LEADING TO REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN WALK IN FREEZER,DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SWEEP ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.DAMAGED THRESHOLD ON ELECTRICAL & REAR DOORS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER & LIGHT SHIELDS IN PASTRY DISPLAY UNIT & PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN RESATURANT

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD AND REFRIGERATOR & HOT HOLDING UNITS .

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND COOLERS

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FAUCET MISSING AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF SINK TO FILL UP SINK WITH WATER TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.OBSERVED CAPS ON EXISTING PLUMBING AT SINK WHERE FAUCET WAS.MUST INSTALL FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL 3- COMP SINK ON SITE (SERIOUS 7-38-030).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COKED FOODS IN COOLERS FOR RESTAURANT.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN RESTAURANT.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER IN RESTAURANT,RUST FROM PREP TABLES, PAPER HOLDER & PANEL ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT IN MEAT DEPT & REMOVE FOIL FROM SAME.WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER & LOOSE PANEL ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM RESTAURANT PREP COOLER,SERVICE COUNTER.WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA & MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN MEAT DEPT,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM LEADING TO REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN WALK IN FREEZER,DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SWEEP ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.DAMAGED THRESHOLD ON ELECTRICAL & REAR DOORS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER & LIGHT SHIELDS IN PASTRY DISPLAY UNIT & PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN RESATURANT.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD AND REFRIGERATOR & HOT HOLDING UNITS .

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND COOLERS.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,WITH DRIED GREASE ON TOP OF THE LID AND FRESH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. FOREMAN AND ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE WENT OUT TO CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION. GREASE CONTAINER LID AND SURROUNDING AREAS ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL READY TO EAT FOODS ON PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE NEEDS LABEL. NAME OF THE COMPANY,ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT CONTENTS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING, COLOR AND PRESERVATIVES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, COOLERS, PAPER TOWEL HOLDER,SHELVINGS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE RESTAURANT,KNIVES, CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT, ALL BAGS OF ONIONS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AWAY FROM THE WALLS. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOOD ABOVE THE STOVES,GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE RESTAURANT AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN THE WINDOW SILLS IN THE PRODUCE AREA. MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE FILTER. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE RESTAURANT SIDE,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE RESTAURANT, MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Deli meats not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to date deli loaves within 5 days used-by date when seal has been broken.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage racks inside prep cooler, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Treshold worn on rear and front entry doors. Instructed to replace worn treshold.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers not cleaned in display area. Instructed to detail clean.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. NOTED PORK CHORIZO HANGING FOR SALE BEHIND MEAT/DELI SECTION AT 67.8F. NO SHELF STABLE TEST PROVIDED. ALSO FOUND COOKED CARNITAS AT 118.2F AND ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 128.8F AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT. HOT HOLDING UNIT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 140.1F. ALSO FOUND COOKED BEEF TONGUE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.2F STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.9F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 225.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 40 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS, COUNTER SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND TAQUERIA PREP AREA, PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, REAR STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.---------MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND FIX. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ON HOOD AT TAQUERIA AREA AND REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND ALSO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOODS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE.