TORTILLERIA ATOTONILCO, INC

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS, EXCESSIVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS). FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS AT FINAL STAGE OF PRODUCTION LINE (TO COUNT, MAKE PLIABLE, AND PLACE IN PACKAGING). INSTD TO MINIMIZE SAME. INSTD TO USE PROPER TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT USING BARE HAND CONTACT TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT PRODUCT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ANTS (APPROX. 10) CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PRODUCTION AREA. ALSO NOTED NUMEROUS FLY STRIPS WITH DEAD FLIES SUSPENDED FROM CEILING AND DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED FOOD (MASA, TORTILLAS, CORN). REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND IMPROPER FLY STRIPS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTD TO USE APPROVED PEST CONTROL DEVICES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR PRODUCTION/PREP AREA WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, CAUSING STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. SOME DUST ACCUMULATION NOTED ON ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRY/DELIVERY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AND SIDE AREAS APPROX 1/4 INCH AREA ACCESSIBLE FOR RODENT ENTRY. MUST REPAIR.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. SPRAYER AT 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR,NOT ABLE TO STAY OPEN,AND NO FAUCET. MUST INSTALL FAUCET AT SINK AND REPLACE SPRAYER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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.INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN.

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.FLOORS NOT CLEAN ON PREMISES,AND FLOORS NOT SEALED (CRACKS/OPENINGS). MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND SEAL ALL FLOORS.

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.WALLS NOT CLEAN-DEBRIS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.

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. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS IN UNUSED WASHROOM ON 2ND FL,AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.