ARTURO'S TACOS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING WHERE WATER PIPE EXITS EXTERIOR WALL. GAP ACCESSIBLE THROUGH BASEMENT AND EXTERIOR POTENTIALLY ALLOWING ENTRY FOR PESTS. FOUND ADDITIONAL 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BOTH GAPS SO ALL OUTER OPENINGS ARE PROTECTED AND TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN LABELS AND/OR SIGNAGE FOR PASTRIES RECEIVED FROM OUTSIDE BAKERY. SIGNAGE/LABELS MUST HAVE NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY, INGREDIENTS, MAJOR ALLERGENS AND DATES.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE BEVERAGE STATION AND FRONT COUNTER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE BEVERAGE STATION AND FRONT COUNTER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.