LAS CARNITAS URUAPAN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED BEAN BROTH INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 105.2F, AND THERE IS NO COOLING LOG ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOG. MUST BE COOLED FROM 135.0F TO 70.F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70.0F TO 41.F IN 4 HOURS FOR A TOTAL COOLING TIME OF 6 HOURS OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. 10 GALLONS VALUE $4.00

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHORIZO AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 122.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD PRODUCT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135*F OR HOTTER, AND TO DISCARD AND DENATURE IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.1POUND, VALUE $7.50.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CARNITAS, BEAN BROTH, SALSA. FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE THE PRODUCT NAME AND USE BY DATE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR BACK DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTD TO INSTALL A RODENT PROOF STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENTS FROM ENTERING.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS AND SALSA. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPTMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS AND SALSA. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPTMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.