LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,SAID HAND WASH SINK IS OBSERVED BEING USED AS A STORAGE AND HOLDING DEVICE FOR BOWLS AND CLEAN SILVER WARES.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO MAKE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AND AVAVILABLE FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES.CDI.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTE TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE DEEP KNIFE CUTS AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND REPAIR PAINT PEELING INSIDE 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE DEEP KNIFE CUTS AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND REPAIR PAINT PEELING INSIDE 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

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.