LAS HAYAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON THE TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON THE TRUCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: PREP COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS WORKING AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS ON THE TRUCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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: NO SCREEN AT THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SCREEN DOOR FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE THE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE TRUCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE THE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE TRUCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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.