TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY THE COOK IN FRONT PREP AREA.(COOKED MEAT, TOMATOES, VEGATABLES)DISCUSSED WITH THE MANAGER ON APRIL 22, 2015 AND A CITATION WAS ISSUED ON 4/30/15 DURING THE REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) ISSUED AGAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO GIVEN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: WHEN I WALKED INTO THE ESTABLISHMENT I OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED MEAT, DICED ONION, TOMATO, LETTUCE) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGERS ON DUTY ON 4/22/15 THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS ALLOWED AND THAT GLOVES/UTENSILS MUST BE USED AT ALL TIMES ALONG WITH FREQUENT WASHING OF HANDS IN BETWEEN AND CHANGING GLOVES AS OFTEN AS NEEDED. WHILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA I OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER COME IN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROCEED TO HANDLE (CUT) RAW BEEF WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED HIM TO WASH HIS HANDS IMMEDIATELY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) ISSUED.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 22, 2015 AS INSTRUCTED: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR SO THAT DOOR IS COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO WIPE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SLICER ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO GIVEN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR SO THAT DOOR IS COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO WIPE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SLICER ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO GIVEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT JUICE BAR STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN OTHER CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA, FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED SOURCES OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, SAME CUTTING BOARD WITH VISIBLE RAW BLOOD JUICES AND PIECES OF RAW MEAT CURRENTLY BEING USED TO CUT LIMES THAT ARE USED FOR CONDIMENTS (READY TO EAT). PER MGR, LIMES ARE USED FOR CONDIMENTS, READY TO EAT FOR TACOS, ETC. INSTD MGR ON PROPER PREPARATION FROM RAW AND READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. ALL LIMES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE LARGE HOUSE FLIES (OVER 30) IN BASMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT JUICE BAR STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN OTHER CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA, FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (TOILET PAPER, KEYS, PHONES, ETC). INSTD TO KEEP IN DESIGNATED AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE GASKET OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR IS DIRTY AND DAMAGED, SANITIZE AREA AND REPLACE TORN GASKET.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALL BEHIND THE MEAT ROTISSERIE HAS A GREASE BUILDUP AND THE CEILING RIGHT ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS IN DETAIL.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE FRONT PREP KITCHEN LIGHT BULBS ARE NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS. THE REAR KITCHEN HAS INADEQUATE LIGHTING, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FIXTURE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FRONT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD IS LEAKING GREASE, REPAIR THE HOOD SO THE GREASE IS DRAINING INTO A LEAK PROOF CONTAINER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO MEAT GRINDER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN REAR KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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.THE WOODEN SHELVINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN ARE PEELING,RESEAL/REPAINT SHELVINGS SO IT IS SMOOTH,SANITARY ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER SAME AREA,PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3 COMP SINK.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN-COOLER.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS,METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA,PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON SHELVINGS WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED.

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.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER & REAR 2- DOOR COOLER,MISSING LID ON SUMP PUMP.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,FOIL FROM SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS & WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT,FILTERS AT HOOD,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILE IN JUICE AREA,WALL TRIM NEAR ICE MACHINE,WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,FRONT DOOR SWEEP.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA & GRAFFITY FROM DOORS OF BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE & CONNECTORS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING FILTERS AT FRONT HOOD.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE CLOTHING IN PROPER AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.CLEANING TOWELS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, MEAT SLICER, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FRONT JUICE BAR AREA SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 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. MUST SEAL WALK IN COOLER FLOOR, CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, AND TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT COOKING AREA AND JUICE BAR AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT FRONT COOKING AREA, AND ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR, MAIN KITCHEN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.