LA HACIENDITA TAQUERIA KEDZIE, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF CHEST PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA READS 55.0F CHEST COOLER WILL BE TAGED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED FAX# 312-746 4240 ATTENTION SUPERVISOR ARLEEN LOPEZ CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: TEMPERATURE TAKEN INTERNAL OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WAS BETWEEN 51.9F TO 55.9F FOOD ITEMS WHERE SLICED TOMATOES,SLICED ONIONS,AND SOUR CREAM,CHEESE, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DESTROYED ALL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE COOLER AT THIS TIME WEIGHT-18LBS COST $31.00 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT CHEST OOOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA GASKETS AREB IN POOR REPAIR

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 DEFROST 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE

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.