MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed evidence of pest activity on premise during inspection. Observed aprox 50 rodent droppings on floor along wall bases throughout rear prep area. Observed aprox 20 live small flies in the rear prep area. Observed aprox 10 live ants on the floor of the rear prep area. Must remove pests/evidence, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. Observed a 1/4" gap along the bottom threshold of the front entrance door. Must provide a pest proof tight fitting seal for all entryways. Serious Violation# 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed chef's knife stored inside front food prep table while not in use. Must store all multi-use utensils away from food and food contact surfaces while not in use.

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: Observed foil being used as shelf liner. Must remove. Observed rusty shelf on the bottom of the prep table in the rear prep area. Must remove.

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 slight debris accumulation inside ice machine. Must remove debris, 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 excess food debris on floor under rear prep table by the rear entrance door. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain area.

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: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep area by the ventilation hood. Must replace. Observed hand sink in front prep area loose from wall. Must reattach, and maintain. Observed gas pipe behind hood equipment encrusted with a thick layer of food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.

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: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep area by the ventilation hood. Must replace. Observed hand sink in front prep area loose from wall. Must reattach, and maintain. Observed gas pipe behind hood equipment encrusted with a thick layer of food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.

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.