TAQUERIA EL PATRON

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE, UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN, WATER ACCUMULATION IN BASIN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND USE HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c).

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER: CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK AT 56.0F AND CONTAINER OF TRIPE AT 52.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 20LBS, AND $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY VIOLATION.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE, BEANS, AND SUGAR WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS IN THE FLOORING SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE, BEANS, AND SUGAR WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 150 MOUSE DROPPING SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA, ALONG THE EAST WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER, IN THE CORNERS, AND ALONG THE SOUTH AND WEST WALLS, BEHIND THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE BACK DOOR TO THE STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS IN THE FLOORING SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR,ON LOWER INTERIOR LEDGE OF REFRIGERATOR,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR HAND SINK,ON WALL OUTLET BOXES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO,APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG FRONT & REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF UNUSED STEAM TABLE,HAND SINK VANITY IN TOILETROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST PROVIDE WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA,DINING AREA & TOILETROOM AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A DIVERTER AT FLOOR DRAIN OF 3- COMP SINK TO KEEP WATER FROM SPLASHING.