TAQUERIA TAYAHUA

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH THE PRODUCTS/ITEMS NAME.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SHELVING,WALL,CEILING AND FLOORS OF THE BASEMENT WIC. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP STATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVERD BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DININIG AND PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: STEAK AT 51.4 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 49F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE COOLER WAS SERVICED DURING THE INSPECTION. THE COOLER UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT 41F AFTER THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT (BROKEN REFRIGERATOR, CARDBOARD BOXES, PLASTIC CONTAINERS) MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND DAMAGED WOODEN WALL PANELS. ALSO NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA NEAR GLASS DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING AND FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED WALL.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4)FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2577181 CONDUCTED ON 06/12/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION REMAINS OUT OF COMPLIANCE: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE. 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THAT ALL CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON-SITE ALONG WITH ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOOD PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK NEARBY OF FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND DISHWASHER WASHING DISHES AT 3 COMP SINK. FOUND SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25 - 100 PPM FOR CHLORINE-BASED SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES FOOD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX 5 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER FRONT PREP 3 COMP SINK. IN1/4 INCH CRACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP IN WALL UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP. ONSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2528464 CONDUCTED ON 08/24/2021. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. 2-102.13: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE. 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THAT ALL CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON-SITE ALONG WITH ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH SOME OF THE PROTECTIVE LINNING STILL IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL LINNNING SHELF IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILL AND FLAT TOP, ALSO OBSERVED CARBOARD UNDER DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS SUCH ITEMS COULD BE PLACE FOR INSECT HARBORING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF OIL ON REAR SHELVING UNIT NEAR STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE ENTRY WAY TO THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER, PAINT OR STAIN WOULD TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF OIL, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE WALL AND ON SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA GASKET SEAL BROKEN AND A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE DEVICE. IF NOT THERE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL (WORKING HOT AND COLD WATER) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF INSECTS AND PEST.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD COOKED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE ALONG WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT MISSING SOME EQUIPMENT, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, YOU CAN USE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP TABLES FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINER OF SANITIZED SOLUTION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVER FOR THE LADIES RESTROOM RECEPTACLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AREA, ALSO NEED TO CLEAN CEILING FAN BLADES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE AND TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INGREDIENT AND CONSUME BY LABELS ON FLAN STORED IN THE 2-DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER ADJACENT TO THE SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; REAR STORAGE ROOM, UNDER STAIRS AND ALONG WALL-BASE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; FRONT & REAR PREP, ALSO THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED(1X1/2 INCH GAP). ALSO, FOUND HOLES IN WALLS THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. HOLES MUST BE SEALED AT WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS, EXIT DOOR BOTTOM MUST BE RODENT PROOFED, RATS/EVIDENCE OF RATS MUST BE ELIMINATED, AND PEST CONTROL MUST BE NOTIFIED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL /CEILING BEHIND COOLER AT BAR AREAS TORN DUE TO FIRE. MUST REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.(WOOD, OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE CABINETS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F AND THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND BEEF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE COOLERS. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 49.1F, BEEF AT 49.8F, PORK AT 52.5F, CHICKEN AT 56.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 52F, CUT TOMATOES AT 48F AND EGGS AT 62.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE CABINETS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.