TACO BELL

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT DILFIELD PREP COOLER IN DISH AREA. ALSO, REPAIR THE LEAKY CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ORAGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ELSEWHERE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN SAMPLE POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY + REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (CLAMSHELL GRILLS) IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE LEDGE OF THE FRYER IN THE INTERIOR. OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND PIPES LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL UNDER THE MENUS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH A SLIMY SUBSTANCE UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors by 3 compartment sink need re-grouting.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR FLOOR CONCRETE THRESHOLD AT THE DOORWAY IN THE MOP SINK ROOM AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE AT THE MEN'S RESTROOM ACROOSS FROM THE AUDITORIUM SO AS TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES. THERE ARE TWO HAND SINKS IN THIS RESTROOM. ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE ATRIUM AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK ROOM SO AS NOT TO SPRAY WATER.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL SMALL GAPS/OPENINGS AND SMALL HOLES AT WALL AND WALL CREVICES IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND ONE LIVE ROACH AND APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE MOP SINK ROOM ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES LOCATED AROUND THE CORNER FROM PINKY'S. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO LICENSE RE-INSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL CREVICES AT FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN AT MOP SINK ROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL SMALL GAPS/OPENINGS AND SMALL HOLES AT WALL AND WALL CREVICES IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.