TACO BURRITO KING Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11: OBSERVED BINS OF SPICES AND BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ON SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE GASKET OF THE PREP COOLERS. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.13(A): MUST PROVIDE A CURB FOR THE MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING, STAINED OR BROKEN IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM HALLWAY AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING BY SODA SYRUP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL FOR ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED WALL BASE MISSING UNDER WAREWASH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOORS UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. MUST REPAIR. 6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN OVERS IN THE MENS AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA. 6-501.114: MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING, STAINED OR BROKEN IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM HALLWAY AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING BY SODA SYRUP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL FOR ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED WALL BASE MISSING UNDER WAREWASH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOORS UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. MUST REPAIR. 6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN OVERS IN THE MENS AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA. 6-501.114: MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.