TORTAS FRONTERA (T5/M12)

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). DISHMACHINE NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND ICE BIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC)

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER/LIQUOR COOLER WITH GREEN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT BAR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SODA SYRUP DRIPPINGS ON FLOOR ON CORNERS BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEANING SUPPLIES (DETERGENT, SANITIZER) UNDERNEATH (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BY ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT SIDE) IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED – COS

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ALONG THE WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BY ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEANING SUPPLIES (DETERGENT, SANITIZER) UNDERNEATH (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT SIDE) IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION BUT INCOMPLETE , MISSING PROPER MOP HEAD THAT CAN C. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONGER BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST LIFT ALL STORED CARDBOARD BOXES ,STORED IN DRY STORAGE AREA,6" ABOVE FLOOR TO ALLOWED PROPER CLEANING OF ROOM AND VOID PEST HARBORAGE .

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT GUACAMOLE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Backflow preventer not located at coffee brewer unit in bar area.Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. - -

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE "(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 39.8F OF SAID COOLER)".OBSERVED LARGE METAL PAN WITH RAW SHRIMPS AT 45.2F-47.2F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX: 5 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $50.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,RICE,PORK,SOUPS ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE,VISIBLE THERMOMETER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the far corner of the bar and of the prep line to have dirt and debris on the floor under and around coolers and equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the caulk around the three compartment sink in the rear prep area to be dirty and worn. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, and maintain. Observed the ceiling at the bar to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 1981239, dated 1-11-17: Violation 32- "Observed torn gaskets on the front prep 2 door cooler with salad stored in the bottom. Instructed facility to replace and maintain." Violation 33- " Observed dust and grease accumulation on the surfaces between the two salamanders at the front prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior, portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain."Violation 36- "Observed the light in the electrical closet to not function. Instructed facility to repair and maintain." Instructed facility to comply with all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the far corner of the bar and of the prep line to have dirt and debris on the floor under and around coolers and equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the caulk around the three compartment sink in the rear prep area to be dirty and worn. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, and maintain. Observed the ceiling at the bar to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed poor hygienic practices: observed employees changing gloves without washing hands prior and then handling food utensils and contact items. Instructed facility that foodhandlers must wash hands at every possible point of contamination and before putting gloves on. Facility corrected during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn gaskets on the front prep 2 door cooler with salad stored in the bottom. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed dust and grease accumulation on the surfaces between the two salamanders at the front prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior, portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris buildup behind and around the rear greasetrap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed slight dust accumulation on the vents above the front prep tall 2 door coolers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed the light in the electrical closet to not function. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, OVEN, CHEESE MELTER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA INCLUDING FLOOR INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN REAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND/UNDER DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.-----------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND/ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.