BURRITO BEACH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.F OR BELOW,CDI. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL AND NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER BEING MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 1 LB COOKED CORN AT 48.0F, 1 LB-QUINOA AT 48.0F,3-LBS OF GREEN SALSA-56.7F,48.7F, 5LBS OF RED SALSA AT 48.6F,50.3F, 3-LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 48.8F,47.6F, 2 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 48.7F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGERS AT APPROX 15 LBS AT COST $65.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 1- LARGE ROACH WITH EGG SACK CRAWLING AT CORNER LOWER WALL BY HOT HOLDING UNIT AND 1- LARGE ROACH BEHIND COUNTER FRONT PREP AREA STORAGE SHELF INSIDE PAPER PRODUCTS. RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LAST REACH IN COOLER IN REAR( NEAR MOP SINK) RIGHT INTERIOR DOOR ,IN POOR REPAIR/TAPED.MUST REMOVE TAPE . MUST REPAIR DOOR.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CELING AREAS AROUND PIPES AND CEILING TILES IN REAR.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

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: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CELING AREAS AROUND PIPES AND CEILING TILES IN REAR.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

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.