MR. TACO'S RESTAURANT

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, beans...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: No thermometer provided in walk-in cooler, instructed to install.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers not labeled ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label and maintain.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inadequate pest control, Found about 40 Rat droppings next to walk-in cooler and dry food storage. Instructed eliminate rodents activity in affected areas, Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair, Instructed to replace and maintain.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Bottles of prescription medication kept on kitchen shelf, instructed to keep away from food production area.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE COOLER AND NEAR BIKE STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED PEST ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF DOORS OF PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND REFRIGERATOR STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF POWDERS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE BOTTOM PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED BREAD, CHICEKN BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS. OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WOMEN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVDIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILIG VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU(HAMBURGERS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE TO.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON WEST SIDE OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON THE GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER AND DEFROST THE SAME DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP FROM THE INTERIOR WALLS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE STAIRWELL THAT LEADS DOWN TO THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPIDERWEBS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED REFRIED BEANS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 63.6F TO 67.8F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 10-5-16).A PAN OF COOKED CHILE PEPPER IN WATER STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.6F(COOKED ON 10-5-16). COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 58,VALUE 28. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD (SHREDDED LETTUCE,SLICING TOMATOES,BREAD)TOUCHING NON-FOOD SURFACE, SUCH AS EQUIPMENT,CLEAN THE STATION,GARBAGE CANS, GOING UP AND DOWN FROM BASEMENT,THEN GOING BACK TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD(MAKING TACOS, SLICING ,ETC).NO HAND WASHING NOR GLOVED HANDS BETWEEN TASK. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND UNCOVERD COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHLEVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO UNCOVERED COOKED FOOD(VEGETABLE)STORED ON TOP EACH OTHER AT SAME COOLER.FISH STORED ON FLOOR.RAW CHICKEN ALSO STORE ON FLOOR.FOUND MADE TACO SHELL AND SOPE STORED TO DRAIN OIL INSIDE THE DIRTY,SATURATED WITH OIL CARDBOARD BOXES OF FRESH TOMATOES. TORTILLA CHIPS STORED INSIDE CARD BORD CANNED BOX.PREMISES USING DELIVERED BOXES TO DRAIN OIL FROM READY TO EAT FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO USE WAX PAPER AND CHEESE CLOTH.FOOD WAS DISCARDED. COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC GROCERY AND REHEATED FROM SAME BAG.FOOD DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.USE PROPER CONTAINERS/PANS TO REHEAT FOOD. POUDS 8,VALUE 14 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-05(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE BROKEN CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PROVIDE HANDLES FOR THE REACH-IN COOLEER INSIDE THE STORAGE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DUST,GREASE AND SPIRE WEBS ON SHELF IN STORAGE AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR FROM WALLS AT WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE SHELVES.ALSO BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POTS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE SPIDER WEBS ON WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.