Taco & Burrito House

February 11, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 118,4F TO 119.8F, COOKED REFRIED BEANS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 54.6F TO 61.6F.(PRODUCTS WAS COOKED 0N 2-10-10, PER MANAGER STATEMENT).FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20, VALUE 40. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60128-10
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT COUNTER (NORTH-WEST CORNER),ALSO IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON SHELVE,AND BEHIND BOXES. UNABLE TO CHECK THE ALL STORAGE ROOM DUE TO MUCH CLUTTER, AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS.(APPROX. 30 DROPPINGS). OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON WALL IN DINING HALLWAY, AND REAR AREA(10 OR MORE).OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED REAR DINING AREA DOOR HALF OPENED, REAR PREP AREA DOOR HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP, AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,DOOR HANDLE TUMBLER HAS AN OPENING LARGE ENOUGH FOR INSECT TO COME IN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE,AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO60128-18
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-16-09, REPORT#156580.( #32) MUST RE CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR.(CAULKING WORN OUT).( #32)MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELF IN REAR AREA AND RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.(#40) MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.SERIOU VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO60129-11
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.NEED TO PROPERLY STORE PLASTIC UTENSIL USED FOR CUSTOMER, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER(INVERT THEM).ALSO NEED TO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR(DEEP CUTS)MUST BE REPLACED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOUND MEAT GRINDER RUSTY AND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT EVERY EACH USE.AIR DRY ONLY.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP(FOOD DEBRI).
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.VENTILATION IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM.NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
code 38

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