TAQUERIA Y TORTILLERIA ATOTONILCO

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 FLOORS AT FRON PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FLOORS AT FRON PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 15, 2025, REPORT #2610563 #57 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. #58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES IN GOOD STANDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. DO NOT STORE CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OR UNDER SHELVING UNIT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AT FRON PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 15, 2025, REPORT #2610563 #57 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. #58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES IN GOOD STANDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS ON THE PREP TABLES TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF FROM 55.2F TO 59.55F, STEAK 47.8F, SLICED TOMATOES 45.6F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 59.9F, CHOPPED AND SLICED ONIONS FROM 58.1F TO 60.6F, CHICKEN IN COLD HOLD UNIT 47.3 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 110 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $670.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON WATER HOSE AT 3 COMPARTMENT. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR AND IN DIRTY WATER IN A MOP BUCKET IN REAR AREA. MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOW THEM AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY DISHES AND FOOD CONTAINER ITEMS ON FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND CHICKEN THAWING ON FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW USING AM APPROVED METHOD.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED POTS TOO BIG TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE A CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE RTO ADEQUATELY CLEAN SAID POTS. .

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2567545 CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 25,2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A PLASTIC CHOPPING/CUTTING BOARD WITH LOOSE PIECES OF PLASTIC ALONG THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVE SAID CHOPPING BOARD AND REPLACE THE CHOPPING BOARD WITH A NEW CHOPPING BOARD DURING THE INSPECTION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GRILLED STEAK, CHORIZO AND CHICKEN USED FOR TACOS AND TORTAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE/DUTY AT ALL TIME WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKY UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT. MUST FIND THE SOURCE AND REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE REAR HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND FLOOR MATS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP LINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED STORAGE OF SEALED SODA BOTTLES BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER A UNSHIELDED SEWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER PIPES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED STORAGE OF SEALED SODA BOTTLES BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER A UNSHIELDED SEWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER PIPES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON THE HOT WATER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED TAMALE CORN HUSK, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, MISSING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TWO STALLS RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.