EL NUEVO TACONAZO

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LARGE BULF FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEANING TO ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND IN FLOOR GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). MAINTAIN SAME.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND CHARRED MATERIALS ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE/PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOBS ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE'S TOILETROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, IN THE WALK IN COOLERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD GUARD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON A CUTTING BOARD AND NOT IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS AND PANS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS APPROPRIATE TO SUBMERGE ALL EQUIPMENT.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS IN THE FACILITY. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER RANGED FROM 75F-86.5F AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND BOTH OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. THE FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION, ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER; OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LBS OF RAW BEEF RANGING BETWEEN 48F-49F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF CHEESE AT 48F AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF MILK AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A WALK IN COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, OBSERVED HOT WATER ONLY RANGING FROM 74F-76F AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTED THE HOT WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE, BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION FACILITY WAS MAINTAINING ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE'S PANEL, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED BOWLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL DIRECTLY TOUCHING THE TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WAX PAPER BARRIER BETWEEN THE TORTILLA CHIPS AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWLS TO PROTECT FOODS FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR NOT STACK BOWLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE'S PANEL, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED BOWLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL DIRECTLY TOUCHING THE TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WAX PAPER BARRIER BETWEEN THE TORTILLA CHIPS AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWLS TO PROTECT FOODS FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR NOT STACK BOWLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB STILL NOT TURNING ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER TURNS ON PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY WAS PLACED BEHIND OTHER PAPERWORK AND NOT ENTIRELY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA'S HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE'S PANEL, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR SOME EGG ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ON THE PHYSICAL MENUS THAT ARE HANDED OUT AND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR EGG ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ON THE MENU THAT IS POSTED ON THE WALL ABOVE THE CASHIER FOR TO-GO ORDERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED BOWLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL DIRECTLY TOUCHING THE TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WAX PAPER BARRIER BETWEEN THE TORTILLA CHIPS AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWLS TO PROTECT FOODS FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR NOT STACK BOWLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOBS NOT TURNING ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER TURNS ON PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569765 DATED 1/17/23; 48-4-603.15 FOUND 8 LARGE STOCK POTS RANGING BETWEEN 40 - 60 GALLONS IN SIZE. SAID POTS ARE TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SAID POTS ADEQUATELY. 57-2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. 58-2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 FOUND 8 LARGE STOCK POTS RANGING BETWEEN 40 - 60 GALLONS IN SIZE. SAID POTS ARE TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID POTS ADEQUATELY.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, AND SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CFM ARRIVES AT 11:10 AM.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (TACOS) WITH BARE HANDS. NOTED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHED STEAK AND SHELL WITH BARE HANDS AS FOOD HANDLER MADE TACOS FOR CUSTOMERS. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD TACOS 6 TACOS (1 LB, COST $12) AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED IS NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED CHICKEN STORED IN A 40 GAL STOCK POT AT 49F AND BEEF STORED IN A 40 GAL STOCK POT AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS TO SHALLOW PANS WHEN CHILLING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. 80 GAL OF SOUP DISCARDED AT $150.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE RIGHT CORNER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090(A). CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 8 LARGE STOCK POTS RANGING BETWEEN 40 - 60 GALLONS IN SIZE. SAID POTS ARE TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID POTS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE. OSERVED A CONTAINER OF FOOD INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED INSIDE THE WALK COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME. ALSO MUST CLEAN SAID CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE RUST, SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE REAR HAND SINK AND 1 COMP SINK AT THE BOTTOM. ALSO LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR UNUSED WASH ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: REAR & FRONT PREP AREA, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.