LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED SIDE WINDOW WITH LARGE GAPS AROUND AIR CONDITIONER, OPEN TO AIR. INSTD TO HAVE OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED AND TIGHT FITTING.

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: OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUST AND ALUMUNUM FOIL NOTED ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL, RUST AND REPAIR SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS, MICROWAVE, ALL SHELVING, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS/WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING, CAN OPENER, AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BLACK/BROWN SEWAGE WITH HUMAN FECES/EXCREMENTS, TOILET PAPER, AND OTHER WASTE BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND ACCUMULATING ON LARGE AREA OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. FOUL SEWAGE ODOR NOTED THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE, REMOVE SEWAGE AND ODOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPEMNT, ALONG WALLBASE AND ENTIRE FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.