MR SALSA TAQUERIA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES AND EXPIRATION DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE WITH COMMON NAME AND EXPIRATION DATE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED POTS WITH FOOD ITEMS (BEANS AND A COW HEAD) ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ON FOOD-APPROPRIATE SURFACES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT CAUSED WATER TO COME OUT INTO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE WITH NO LID IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE WITH NO LID IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.