FIESTA TAPATIA

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, PREMISES SERVES RAW OYSTERS, EGGS ANY STYLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BEEF, AND CHICKEN IN THE BOX FREEZER BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD GRADE BAGIES/ZIP LOC.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL FROM KITCHEN COOKING STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CHAR GRIL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE FROM DRIP TRAY AND CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/COKING AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DON'T HAVE A SANITATION CERTIFICATE(CITY OF CHICAGO).

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGER NEED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE TOP AND LEGS OF THE PREP TABLES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE PROVIDED FOR THE OYSTERS IN THE FREEZER. OYSTERS WERE RECEIVED FRESH AND WERE FROZEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND FOR 90 DAYS THEREAFTER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE OYSTERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B-2)

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND REFRIED BEANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED REFRIED BEANS AT 52.2F, GROUND BEEF AT 44.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 45F, AND 2 GALLONS OF MILK AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 160.5F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946399 ON 7/12/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 33 - OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. 38 - OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE CONDENSOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE TOP AND LEGS OF THE PREP TABLES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ONE DOOR FREEZER, AND REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE TWO DOOR AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ON PREP TABLES ALL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER, BOTH WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ALSO UNDER THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GLUE TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND REMOVE SOILED TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE CONDENSOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY RACKS AND SHELF IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST PAINT. ALSO,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR SERVICE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,KITCHEN UPPER/LOWER SHELVINGS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,FAN GUARDS AT KITCHEN EAST WALL ETC.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR SECTION AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE WORNED-OUT CAULK ON WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE FOR THE FOOD PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER,ALSO A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATORS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERAION UNITS AND FREEZERS. CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. REATTACH OR REPLACE ONE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, UNDER GRILL, ETC.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME RUST SPOTS ON CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IS RUSTY AND IN POOR REPAIR; CORRECT. REMOVE DUST FROM WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN WINDOW. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL THE LARGE CONTAINERS PEPPERS, FLOUR ECT. LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY RACKS AND SHELF IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST PAINT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT BY THE REACHIN FREEZER SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER, TWO DOOR REACHIN FREEZER AND ONE DOOR REACHIN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS ARE TORN AND SOME ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM. CLEAN AND PAINT THE RUSTY GREESE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.