LOS CORRALES TAQUERA, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: EXPOSED PIPE OBSERVED ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA(HAD LARGE CONTAINERS OF VARIOUS SAUCES PARTIALLY COVERED AND COOLING), MUST ENCLOSED THE PIPE. MUST ALSO MAKE SURE PREP TABLE CLOSET TO WALK-IN COOLER IS ALWAYS POSITIONED UNDERNEATH THE FINISHED CEILING(PART OF THE TABLE WAS UNDERNEATH SOME EXPOSED PIPES) OR ENCLOSE THE REST OF THE EXPOSED PIPES IN THAT AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY(NAME OF PRODUCT).

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER ON COUNTER WHERE BASKETS OF TORTILLA CHIPS ARE STORED, THIS AREA IS 3-4 FEET AWAY FROM THE SEATING AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM HUMAN CONTAMINATION. ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED(LIDS NOT CONNECTED TO THE BODY OF THE UNITS AND THE INSULATION IS EXPOSED), PAINTED, OR REPLACED(RUSTY EXTERIORS).

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF THE GRILLS, DEEP FRYERS, COOKING STOVE, STEAM TABLE, ICE SCOOP AND CONTAINER, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, AND SHELVES WHERE DIRT AND BUILD-UP IS PRESENT.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING BASEMENT)ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS WHERE DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE ARE PRESENT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.