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Lito's Taco And Empanada House
August 1, 2023 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings14
- critical findings4
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: OBSERVED THE COOK ON COOKS PREPPING LINE SLICING READY TO EAT TOMATOES WITH HIS BARE HANDS. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BAR HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. TOMATOES DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: NOTED ASSORTED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.4F, COOKED RICE AT 49.2F, BEEF AND RICE MIX AT 48F, COOKED MEAT STUFFED EMPANADAS AT 49.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: NOTED THE WALK-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER AT 50F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED MEAT EMPANADAS AT 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES OR ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING A CURRENT SERVICE REPORT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & UsedInspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: MUST NOT USE FOAM PADDING AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARD FOR DISH STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RACKS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS TO SECURE THE CLOSURE OF THE REAR COOLER.
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Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test StripsInspector note: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MONITOR SANITIZATION LEVELS AT THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. • NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK MUST BE REPLACED.----NOTED SEVERAL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS AND SURROUNDING PIPING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL.MUST SEAL ALL.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT ALONG THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL MUST BE CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND ALL BOX FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. • ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on November 2, 2021: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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