BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LIDS OR COVERING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AND NOT WELL MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF BLOOD ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER FROM STORED MEAT. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF SIDES AND BOTTOM OF SINGLE DOOR COLLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER (POT, BAGS OF RAW MEAT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE COOLER SO AS TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

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: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA(S) UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA(S) UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.