Gomez Tacos Rest

October 27, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND PIZZA PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,STEAK,BEANS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:02 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR LOWER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF AND IN CORNER UNDER STAIR CASE,IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,IN BASEMENT ON LEDGE AND MIXED IN WITH DIRT UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN TOILET ROOMS,DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/27/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR SWEEP WORN ON FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOP,MOP SINK NEXT TO DISH AND FOOD STORAGE RACK IN REAR AREA.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINET,GRILL & STEAM TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT LARGE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 12, 2022: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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