CARNITAS LA ESQUINITA

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALT AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE PROPERLY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION SYSTEM NEAR HAND SINK AND ON BACK OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND EQUIPMENT VENTILATION SYSTEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN KITCHEN OVER COOKING AREA CONTAINING TO GO CONTANERS. RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CHILI PEPPERS) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT) IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY, NOT CLEAN AND WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE . INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY GARBAGE CCONTAINER, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SURROUNDING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BETWEEN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALL IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DEEP FRYER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED,WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2545411 DATED:12/10/2021 #37--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. #39--OBSERVED MEAT IN WHITE CHEST FREEZER FROZEN IN GROCERY STORE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. #48--OBSERVED LARGE POT USED FOR MAKING CARNITAS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR POT AND KEEP ON SITE. #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. #56--OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN DINING ROOM, BATHROOM, UNDERNEATH HOOD, AND IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #57--OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/22/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER BETWEEN 2:30 AND 3:00PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS TACOS WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ANGELICA GUIJOSA ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT IN WHITE CHEST FREEZER FROZEN IN GROCERY STORE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POT USED FOR MAKING CARNITAS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR POT AND KEEP ON SITE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN DINING ROOM, BATHROOM, UNDERNEATH HOOD, AND IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/23/2019, REPORT #2305167. #51-NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.