LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS AND GLASS WARE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEND AN EMPLOYEE TO BUY BLEACH,WHICH EMPLOYEE DID. PERSONALLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH, RINSE,AND SANITIZE(100PPM). FEW TEST STRIP GIVEN. 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 PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZER, UNCOVERED STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS/COVERS TO STORE FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,ENCRUSTED BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND AROUND THE RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON FAUCET NECK OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

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: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

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.