LA COCINITA FOOD TRUCK CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FRESH WATER INLET NOT PROTECTED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE TRUCK. LOCK ON INLET NOT OPERATIONAL. FRESH WATER INLET MUST PROPERLY LOCK.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: TRUCK NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED. ALL WINDOWS, CEILING VENTS MUST BE SCREENED ON ALL SIDES AND TIGHT FITTING INCLUDING SLIDING WINDOWS. HOLES IN THE FLOORING TO OPEN GROUND SURROUNDING PIPING NEXT TO GRILL. MUST SEAL. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NEW LICENSE #2458565 MUST BE PRINTED A MINIMUM OF TWO INCHES IN HEIGHT ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE TRUCK.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.

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: EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.

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.