TAQUERIA LA CHIQUITA

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B; ;D) OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND BOWLS NOT STORED INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, BOWLS) INVERTED FOR THE PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FRONT COLD HOLD UNIT WITH DRAWERS (USED FOR STORAGE) WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WALLS NEAR METAL SHELVES WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER PH CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER(CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MACHINE TO MINIMUM OF 50 PPM CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER(CHLORINE) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. (MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME BY CDPH)-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE AND IN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND BOWLS NOT STORED INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, BOWLS) INVERTED FOR THE PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT COLD HOLD UNIT WITH DRAWERS (USED FOR STORAGE) WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WALLS NEAR METAL SHELVES WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER/SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AREA OF THE UNITS AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SALT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOWLS BEING USED AS DISPENSING ICE FOR FOOD. INS TD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (LADLES, SCOOPS, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE NOT IN ICE OR FOOD).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG THE BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SET UP AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION DUE TO SANITIZER OUT (THERE IS A HIGH DISH MACHINE ON SITE WHICH IS ALSO IN USE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZER MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SALT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOWLS BEING USED AS DISPENSING ICE FOR FOOD. INS TD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (LADLES, SCOOPS, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE NOT IN ICE OR FOOD).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND KEEP AREA CLEAN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG THE BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK NEAR TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOWLS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS FORFOOD. INS TD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (LADLES, SCOOPS, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE NOT IN ICE OR FOOD).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BOTTOM PIPE (NEAREST TO WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2 FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY AT HANDWASHING SINK ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (ACCORDING TO DATA PLATE) UNABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY, FINAL RINSE AT 142F. WAREWASHING MACHINE ALSO HAS CHLORINE SANITIZER INSTALLED, HOWEVER 0PPM OF CHLORINE AT FINAL RINSE. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND DESIGNATE UNIT AS EITHER A HIGH TEMPERATURE OR LOW TEMPERATURE UNIT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. UNIT NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NUMEROUS CONTAINERS OF COOKED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, RICE, BEANS) WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PREPARATION DATE SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. CITATIONS ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROXL 30LBS $150 VALUE

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOWLS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR ICE AND FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (LADLES, SCOOPS, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE NOT IN ICE OR FOOD)

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, HANDLE UP

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, HANDLE UP

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN PREP ARA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES CURING SALT PORK ONSITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED VARIANCE ISSUED FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 30 LBS OF SALT PORK WAS BEING DRIED HANGING FROM THE HOOD FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR VARIANCE INFORMATION. SALT PORK TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES CURING SALT PORK ONSITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED VARIANCE ISSUED FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 30 LBS OF SALT PORK WAS BEING DRIED HANGING FROM THE HOOD FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR VARIANCE INFORMATION. SALT PORK TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (SEE VIOLATION #29)

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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTER CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP AND STORAGE TABLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (TORTILLAS, CHOPPED LETTUCE) WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, INSTEAD USE TONGS, SPOONS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER PROVIDED FOOD HANDLER WITH FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 4 POUNDS OF COOKED RICE AT 82F AND 1 POUND OF COOKED VEGETABLES AT 93F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED $70 WORTH OF TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.