ARTURO'S TACOS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPIRATION DATES FOR READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSAS, COOKED RICE, COOKED MEATS, ETC.) THAT ARE REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS IN ALL COOLERS REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A MAXIMUM USE BY DATE OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF BEEF TONGUE BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE WALL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED SHEETROCK. MUST TILE OVER THE SHEETROCK.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE WALL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED SHEETROCK. MUST TILE OVER THE SHEETROCK.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.