JAIMITOS BURRITOS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1938144, DATED 7/6/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #30; MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST FROM GRILL TABLE AND FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER #34; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA. #35; MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. 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: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER, GASKET BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE. REMOVE TAPE, TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. GROCERY BAGS CANNOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO 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: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CALCIUM BUILD UP IS PRESENT. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS, SPIDER WEBS AND DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, REAR PREP, AND IN THE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CORNER OF DOOR FRAME IN REAR PREP LEADING TO EXIT DOOR. CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. ALSO, CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DINING ROOM, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO 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.