TACO & BURRITO HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DID NOT DRAIN DURING INITIAL HAND WASHING WHEN THE INSPECTION BEGAN. A PLUMBER WAS CALLED AND IS ON SITE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN WAS RODDED OUT AND WATER BEGAN TO FLOW DOWN THE DRAIN. MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SO IT DRAINS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE REAR DOOR PEST STRIP IS GONE AND A 1/2" GAP EXISTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CLOTH APRONS ARE STUFFED INTO THE GAP AT THIS TIME, REPAIR THE DOOR SO IT IS PEST PROOF.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE CORRODED AND DIRTY; CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE UNSANITARY COOLER STORAGE RACKS.

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: THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY, THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND DOOR IS DIRTY; REPAIR AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY, THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND DOOR IS DIRTY; REPAIR AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.

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.