TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO FASHION 1676 INC

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND SEVERAL AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE CEILING AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST AND SOOT BUILDUP ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST AND SOOT BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592690 ON 4/12/24 NOT CORRECTED: 39 - OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO EITHER ENCASE THE SAID PIPES WITH SMOOTH SURFACE DURABLE MATERIAL OR REMOVE THE FOOD UNDERNEATH THE PIPES AND MAINTAIN. 56 - OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND NO END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-420-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 OBSERVED NO FOOD LABEL ON PACKAGED GRANOLA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR, AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO EITHER ENCASE THE SAID PIPES WITH SMOOTH SURFACE DURABLE MATERIAL OR REMOVE THE FOOD UNDERNEATH THE PIPES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (POTATOES AND RICE) INSIDE COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS OR STORAGE BAGS.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116 OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND NO END CAPS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL OPEN CUP WITH FLUID ON KITCHEN SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT CROSS CONTAMINATION

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP IN THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD, SALSA VERDE, AND SALSA ROJA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 59.4 F AND 57.4 F STORED IN A TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8 GALLONS OF SALSA VALUE, APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABEL ON PACKAGED GRANOLA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR, AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT THE SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN DISHWASHING AREA 10, IN FOOD PREP AREA 10, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA 15 TO. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO EITHER ENCASE THE SAID PIPES WITH SMOOTH SURFACE DURABLE MATERIAL OR REMOVE THE FOOD UNDERNEATH THE PIPES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (POTATOES AND RICE) INSIDE COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS OR STORAGE BAGS.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND NO END CAPS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD COOKED PORK (EL PASTOR) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F IN PREP COOLER. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS AT A COST OF $30. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARFE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP COOLERS AS WELL AS COOLER DOORS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREAE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK) INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING 49F-55F. APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS, $50 OF FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS RICE (60.5F) AND EGGS (55.5F) IN PREP COLER AT IMRPOPER TEMPERATURE. ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 1LB OF RICE AT COST OF $6 AND 8 EGGS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOMS DOORS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS SUCH AS REMOVING SEVERAL TACO SHELLS FROM GRILL AND ADDING CILANTRO,CHEESE ETC..INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PAN INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPPED IN THAT AREA.MANAGER REMOVED PAN DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND DRYER IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.HAD MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN TOILET ROOM DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION(7-38-030(C)

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX.'1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD AND PAPER PRODUCTS FROM UNDERNEATH WASTE WATER LINES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY INTO FRONT PREP AREA.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES OR USING UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON USED AND UNUSED GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(63.4F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 4 POUNDS VALUED AT $3 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK KITCHEN AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GARBAGE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND THE FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 20 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND HANDLING WITH ONE GLOVE AND THE OTHER HAND WAS BARE. OBSERVED ONE HANDLER USE BARE HAND TO ASSEMBLE SHREDDED LETTUCE ON TACO. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD HANDLER SHOULD PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. 2LBS OF LETTUCE VALUED AT $2 WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHOPPED STEAK LEFT ON A CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND COVERED WITH A DIRTY APRON. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SOUR CREAM) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: - OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON A PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS USING ONLY ONE GLOVE AND NOT UTILIZING GLOVES ON BOTH HANDS WHILE PREPPING AND HANDLING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY UTILIZE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC TOTES IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENT WITH DUST BUILDUP IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.