HUARACHES DONA CHIO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: COOKED BEEF IN A COVERED POT ON AN UNLIT STOVETOP AT 87.2F, COOKED RICE ALSO IN A COVERED POT ON THE SAME UNLIT STOVE AT 126.3F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOKED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS NOTED HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER: COOKED CHORIZO AT 46.4F, COOKED BEEF AT 44.6F, COOKED PORK AT 53.1F, COOKED POTATOES AT 48.5, BEANS AT 43.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AND CHORIZO WITH POTATOES HELD IN THE REAR TALL REACH IN COOLER LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 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: NOTED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF FROZEN PREPARED FOOD ON A PREP TABLE. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF THAWING FROZEN FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULKS FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED AN OPEN SMALL WINDOW ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN. METAL SCREEN ON WINDOW WITH LARGE OPENINGS ALLOWING FOR PEST ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER SINKS, UNDER SHELVING, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INTERIOR OF THE OVEN USED TO STORE CLEAN PANS NOTED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL PREP SURFACES AND PREP TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS AND DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER ALL SHELVING COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE AND THE DISH AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST 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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER ALL SHELVING COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE AND THE DISH AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST 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.