BURRITO STATION Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE REACH IN COOLER: 33LBS OF COOKED BEEF (VALUED AT $160)BETWEEN 49.8-50.3F AND 1LB OF SLICED TOMATOES (VALUED AT $15) AT 47.1F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH UTENSILS IN THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT WITH AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SANITIZER (APPROXIMATELY 10 PPM). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOODS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGES. OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE MOP LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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: OBSERVED UNNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND AT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND AT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA.

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.