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

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT BEING PROTECTED DURING STROAGE; EGGS STORED OVER CELERY (READY-TO-EAT FOOD) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FLY TRAPS/GLUE BOARDS SET UP ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLE AND ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF, FOUND DARK BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TRAPS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND REMOVE EGGS TO AT THE BOTTOM OF SHELF. MANAGER CORRECTED EGGS, AND FLY TRAPS. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SCOOPS BEING USED AND KEPT INSIDE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLE. FOUND GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TORTILLAS CHIPS WITH A WAX PAPER COVER, RECOMMENDED A BETTER BARRIER FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOK LINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT, AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, FLOOR BETWEEN BASEMENT STAIRS, UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, FLOOR BETWEEN BASEMENT STAIRS, UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.