BURRITO STATION Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING: WIPING DOWN PREP TABLE, TOUCHING RAW THEN READY TO EAT FOODS; WIPE HIS HANDS ON A DAMP SOIL WASH CLOTH AND WEARING A PIECE OF RUBBER MATERIAL ON ONE OF HIS FINGER. EVEN WHEN HE WASHED HIS HANDS HE STILL HAD THAT PIECE OF RUBBER MATERIAL ON HIS FINGER THAT TOUCHED ALL DESCRIBED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUBBER MATERIAL, ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, TOUCHING SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND RAW/READY TO EAT FOODS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1434449 DATED APRIL 01, 2014. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND OVEN. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE LOWER SHELF ON THE PREP TABLES RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE- MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED, THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK, KNIFE AND STORAGE RACK AND LOWER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LARGE UTENSILS ON THE PREMISES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE LARGE UTENSILS OR INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE UTENSILS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.