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Taqueria Y Tortilleria Atotonilco

November 8, 2016 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • hand hygiene slippingcritical
    Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (CHOPPED CILANTRO, SLICED TOMATOES) BY A MALE EMPLOYEE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA MAKING TACOS TO SERVE TO A CUSTOMER. EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GRABBING READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROHIBIT ALL BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AS WAS DISCUSSED IN PREVIOUS REPORT #1588398 DATED ON 11/16/15 AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE TONGS, SPOONS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).
    code 6Priority
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, EGG) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVE ON SITE 25 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    code 21
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
    code 30
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PLATES AND TO GO TRAYS NOT INVERTED AND BEING STORED ON THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP AND BEING STORED INSIDE OF A BULK SALSA CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE DRINK REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE UTENSILS INSIDE OF PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.
    code 31
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK OR REMOVE STORAGE OF TORTILLAS NEXT TO THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
    code 41
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOK WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 6, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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