VELVET TACO

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLES OF SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HANDLES ARE NOT STORED IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PURCHASED TEMPERATURE PLATE AND PROVIDED PROOF OF PURCHASE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNER NEXT TO SINK TO BE SOILED WITH HEAVY FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA OF FOOD RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSEREVED MOPS STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS SO THEY MAY DRY AND NOT SOIL FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON-SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. MUST HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTHN POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON-SITE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR A MOP COOK, BAG, CHILL, REHEAT PROCEDURE. RECIPES AFFECTED ARE BRISKET, CHICKEN PORK SALSAS, AND SAUCES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 MODIFIED OXYGEN MACHINE MACHINE AND FOOD WERE TAGGED. CITATION ISSUED

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FROM THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS, INCLUDING COOKING, THEN BAGGING (IN A MODIFIED OXYGEN ENVIRONMENT), THEN CHILLING AND REHEATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 REFERS TO VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL PREPACKAGED CAKE NEEDS A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT'S COMMON NAME, INGREDIENT LIST, NAME, AND ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY WHERE PACKAGED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED IN PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDED RAISED SHELF

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STORED ON FLOOR UNUSED AND USED ITEMS IN REAR HALLWAY BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BAGS, STORED AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED SOUS VIDE MACHINE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN HAACP/VARIANCE FOR ALL SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES PERFORMED ONSITE. (SEE COMMENTS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS. To keep rooms free of obnoxious odors, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided as required by LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED SOUS VIDE MACHINE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN HAACP/VARIANCE FOR ALL SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES PERFORMED ONSITE. (SEE COMMENTS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE NUMBER OF TOILET FACILITIES ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS. To keep rooms free of obnoxious odors, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided as required by LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED SOUS VIDE MACHINE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN HAACP/VARIANCE FOR ALL SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES PERFORMED ONSITE. (SEE COMMENTS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED THAT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST COMPANY FOR PEST INSPECTIONS AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE NUMBER OF TOILET FACILITIES ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS. To keep rooms free of obnoxious odors, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided as required by LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.