LA TAQUERIA EL PRIMO,INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THEM TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDEIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND ON THE STORAGE TABLES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES BELOW THE GRILL AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MICROWAVES, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, TOPS OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND STOVE TOP.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER THE STORAGE TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER ABOVE THE MOP SINK. OBSERVED UNPAINTED DRYWALL ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS AND UNPAINTED DRYWALL PATCH ON THE CEILING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND THE UNUSED BAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THESE AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. OBSERVED AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THIS AREA TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING END CAPS FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING END CAPS FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.