TACO BELL #2513 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED BEEF 153.7F, BEANS 150.4F, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE TOP OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK 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: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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: FOUND THE FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CEILING IN VERY POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED IN THE DINING AREA, INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND REPAIR.

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: FOUND THE CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOMS, DINING AREA, PREP AREA AND THE WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE COMPARTMENTS IN BETWEEN THE RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE COMPARTMENTS IN BETWEEN THE RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.

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.