TAQUERIA AMIGO CHINO 2

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2050187 ISSUED ON 05-11-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #38 - FOUND MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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 BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD FLIES ABOVE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.FOUND MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 37.2F) IN REAR AREA. NOTED COOKED RICE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 61.7F, 44.9F, 43.8F (WHICH WAS COOKED AT 9:00 PM LAST NIGHT 05/10/17). 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 PRODUCT. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS. . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 AN INCH GAP/OPENING AND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS (REAR AND IN BASEMENT AREA).

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 THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT MOPSINK AND IN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.------FOUND MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed 10 live cockroaches on site- found 4 in basement near dry storage and walk in cooler and 6 in kitchen near microwaves and near dish area. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1931392, dated 5-23-16: Violation 33-"Observed the front counter exposed handsink to have dirty, worn caulk with a black, mold-like substance under it. Instructed facility to removed, clean, recaulk, and maintain." Violation 35-"Observed the walk in cooler walls and ceiling to have a black, fuzzy mold-like substance in various areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Violation 36-"Observed the light above the basement ice machine to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield end to end and maintain." Violation 38-"Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for each compartment of the three compartment sink. Observed the three compartment sink to have various leaks at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the front counter exposed handsink to have dirty, worn caulk with a black, mold-like substance under it. Instructed facility to removed, clean, recaulk, and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor under and around the cooking equipment and dishwashing area with dirt and debris. 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 walk in cooler walls and ceiling to have a black, fuzzy mold-like substance in various areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed the light above the basement ice machine to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield end to end and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for each compartment of the three compartment sink. Observed the three compartment sink to have various leaks at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a leaking water supply pipe in the basement that leads to the ice machine. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed food at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 6.5lbs of beef tongue at 45.6f, 3.5lbs of cheese at 45.2f, 10lbs of cut tomatoes at 45.1f, 6lbs of chorizo sausage at 45.9f, 65lbs of beef at 45.1f, and 3.5lbs of chicken at 45.4f. Operator discarded and denatured said product, valued at $500 as stated by operator. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed an employee handle the top of a torta with bare hands and without washing hands before doing so when returning from handling dirty dishes. Instructed facility that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods and to wash hands properly at every possible point of contamination. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(a).

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: Observed waste water pouring out of the top of the grease trap when one compartment is released from the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so leak is fixed and waste water is properly disposed of. Operator repaired during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed ten small flies in the dining area above the dirt dish cart. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed one outside dumpster with a bend and damaged lid causing it to be unable to close tight fitting. Observed another dumpster propped up by overflowing garbage. Instructed facility to maintain dumpsters at all times so lids are closed and tight fitting. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations from report # 1609753, dated 1-14-16, not corrected: Violation 30- "INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN." Violation 34- "OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOORS TO BE WET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY." Violation 38- "OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING WATER TO SPILL AND POOL ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO LINE IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO DRAIN." Violation 45 (IDPH Foodhandler requirement)- "OUT OF COMPLIANCE, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the front counter exposed handsink to have dirty, worn caulk with a black, mold-like substance under it. Instructed facility to removed, clean, recaulk, and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor under and around the cooking equipment and dishwashing area with dirt and debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed the light above the basement ice machine to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield end to end and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for each compartment of the three compartment sink. Observed the three compartment sink to have various leaks at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER: 130LBS OF BEEF AT 44.1F AND 48.5F, 40LBS OF PORK AT 44.8F, 2LBS OF SHRIMP AT 45.9F, 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 45.1F, 40LBS OF RICE AT 45.2F, 48.8F, AND 50.3F, 16LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 45.5F, 96LBS OF MILK AT 44.6F AND 45.6F, 25LBS OF CHEESE AT 44.6F AND 46.5F, 5LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 50.1F, AND 25LBS OF EGGS AT 44.3F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED 382LBS OF FOOD, VALUED AT $600, AS STATED BY OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT FANGUARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOORS TO BE WET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING WATER TO SPILL AND POOL ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO LINE IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO DRAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SCOOPS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SEPARATELY IN A SANITARY FASHION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OUT OF COMPLIANCE, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL LINE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPERLY STORE KNIFE AND MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR DISPLAY PREP COOLER,ALSO INTERIOR TOP LID LINER IS UNSEALED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL,AT SAME UNIT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN POOR REPAIR,PRESENTLY LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.