LACASA DEL PUEBLO TAQUERIA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ARE CURRENTLY MAKING TAMALES NOT MAINTAINED, BASIN OF SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, PIPE REMOVED UNDERNEATH SINK CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE ON FLOOR AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT SOAP. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS AND PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS. PLUMBER ARRIVED BY END OF INSPECTION TO REPAIR SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN EQUIPMENT POTS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND INVERT SAME.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE WALLBASE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE WALLBASE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.