El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria

March 10, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F AND WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM ALSO MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT BACK BAR MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF SANITIZING AT BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT BEER CAGE AND NEAR UTILITY SINK AND WATER HEATERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRS, NEAR OFFICE, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED TOILET THAT DOES NOT FLUSH IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM, 1 TOILET THAT DOES NOT FLUSH IN MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND 1 FAUCET NOT WORKING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. IN STRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES EXPOSING PIPES AND RUSTY, JAGGED TOILET STALL DIVIDERS IN MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. • OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED FAN IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE AND COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

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