EL TACONAZO JR.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED HALF EATEN BREAD ON PLATE & TO GO CONTAINER SHELF IN KITCHEN AND EMPLOYEE SNACKS ON HOT HOLDING CHIP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND CONSUME FOOD AND BEVERAGE IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY.

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 CONTAINERS OF PACKAGED DESSERTS: FLAN, CHOCOFLAN(CAKE), AND VANILLA PUDDING - FOR SALE IN THE FACILITY FROM AN UNKNOWN AND UNAPPROVED SOURCE IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. ALL OF THE CONTAINERS WERE UNLABLED: NO IDENTIFICATION OF ITEM AND ITS CONTENTS, AND WITH NO LABEL OF BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMED INSPECTOR DESSERTS ARE HOME-PREPARED. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO PURCHASE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND APPROVED FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF REAR PREP AREA ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN PREP COOLER AND WALK-COOLER SHRIMP 47.8 F AND RICE 45.7 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 64 LBS VALUED AT $40 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, SUADERO(BEEF), PASTOR (PORK), GRILLED PEPPERS AND ONIONS) IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 19 LBS VALUED AT $80 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SELF-SERVE SWEETS IN DISPLAY CASE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ITEMS IN THE CASE ARE NOT SEPARATED OR INDIVIDUALLY LABELED. ONE ITEM CONTAINS TREE NUTS AND IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH OTHER CANDY STORED IN THE SAME CASE - ITEMS WITH TREE NUTS SHOULD BE SEPARATED TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, AND MAJOR ALLERGENS LISTED, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCHARGED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS, VALUED AT $20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED GREEN AND WHITE WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AND ON TOP OF REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR HOLDING WIPING CLOTHS BETWEEN USES

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, RESEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY AND COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BOTH COOLERS IN REAR PREP. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 100LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 60-71.1F, 25LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 45.8-51.3F AND 10LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 61.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 135LBS AT $250. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED PORK) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A BOXES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVED CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN LINE IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD EMPLOYEES POURING SALSA INTO CUPS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIRNET. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN LINE IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE; FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED PASTOR IN THE COOKS LINE AREA (UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL ON A SHELF) AT 105F, AND A LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED STEAK ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL RANGING FROM 80F-110F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE "SAUCE" WALK-IN COOLER, AND THE "MIMIS" GLASS DOOR COOLER IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE IN THE STEAM WELL BEING HOT-HELD INSIDE A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE, AND INSIDE BOTH MICROWAVES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED LARGE HOLES IN THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO NOTED THE WALL BASE PEELING OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR HOLES AND REATTACH WALL BASE INSIDE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE CREVICES OF THE FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL RUBBER FLOOR MATS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7/20/2021 REPORT #2522930 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.15) MUST REMOVED CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED O THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PRE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER OBSERVED PREPARED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, BEANS, AND RICE NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOUND NO DATES AT ALL. FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS VALUE OF 200 DOLLARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAITS AT ALL TIMES FOODIS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

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

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BOWLS STORED AS A SCOOP INSIDE OF A BUCKET OF COOKED RICE IN REAR 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST USE UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO SCOOP OUT FOOD SO THAT THE FOOD IS NOT CONTAMINATED BY HAND CONTACT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVED CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN REAR OF MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AD MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

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

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED O THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER PREP TABLES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.18 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (BEEF TRIPE, POZOLE) STORED IN THE COOLERS AFTER THE CONSUME BY DATE MARKED ON THE PACKAGE. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD (COOKED STEAK) STORED IN THE COOLER WITHOUT A DATE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $60. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL, BOXES OF STOCK AND STORAGE LOCKER SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 NO WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.15 REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, MEN'S WASHROOM, WALK-IN FREEZER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 THE FLOOR TILES WERE REMOVED FROM THE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FLOOR COVERING WHERE MISSING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER PREP TABLES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.