TACOS EL TIO

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED TWO SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS AND FLAT EDGE SPATULAS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED THE PIPES UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS AND FLAT EDGE SPATULAS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPES UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AT 2:10PM, WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED/SERVED AND STORED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 2:35PM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (TORTILLAS AND TACO SHELLS) IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE COOLER UNIT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WALL ABOVE THE SINK WITH SMALL WHOLE EXPOSED WITH NO COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/COVER AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM VENTILATION WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT ACCUMULATION/BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULB SHIELDING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER BY THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU TO IDENTIFY WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A STAR OR ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11/29/21 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (STEAK, CHICKEN, PORK). ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF PORK, BEEF, EGGS, AND CHICKEN (47.3F-63.5F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $400. ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER OF 51.2F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOR MAINTENANCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND USE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN LIEU OF PREP COOLER. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SLOW DRAINING AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2288720 ON 5/13/19 NOT CORRECTED " PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

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

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE #60.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2288720 ON 5/13/19 NOT CORRECTED: "INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW." " PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: **NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.