FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4)

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SALSA CUPS BEING THAWED IN PREP SINK. INSTRUTED TO THAW ITEMS EITHER UNDER RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TEH FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ISSUES THROUGHOUT FACILITY: HOT HOLD UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT WORKING, DOORS ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LEVEL, NOT IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND TORN GASKET IN INTERIOR OF 4 DRAWER COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH KEG COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANLDER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE,VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO DEEP FRYER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON HANGING RACK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST BUILD-UP ON STORAGE RACKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER HAND SINK WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER COOKING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE IN NEED OF PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK/HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK) IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR).

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON TOP OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL TOP/COVER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (UNDER AND AROUND) IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED WATER POOLING IN BETWEEN DEEP SEAMS. MUST BE KEPT DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AT SAME AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY ON CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS, CLEANING SUPPLIES (SANITIZER, DETERGENT ETC) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SHREDDED JACK CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F, 52.4F, 51.5F, 52.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $296.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.