LA MICHOACANA Y MAS INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MISSING SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE APRON, EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: VARIETY OF PALETAS ON SITE AND OFFERED FOR SALE FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE, NO INVOICES OR LABELS ON PRODUCT. ALL PALETAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER INVOICE FROM KNOWN AND PROPERLY LICENSED SOURCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NO LABELS ON SLEEVED PALETAS OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AS REQUIRED (COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURED, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON PALETAS. (MILK, PEANUTS, NUTS, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE PALETA AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 60.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 60.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.