TACO MAYA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED PORK BELLY IN WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE AND BLUE MOLD. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS VALUED AT $20. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF SET UP/IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOLUTION MEASURED AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS VERIFIFY SANITIZING SOLUTION AND CORRECT PPM IS DISPENSED WHEN SETTING UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY EMPTIED COMPARTMENT, REFILLED BASIN AND FOUND THAT THE SANITIZING SOLUTION IS NOT BEING DISPENSED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY ADD THE SANITIZER TO THE CORRECT PPM OR USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING UNTIL DISPENSER AT SINK IS SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BLACK AND PINTO BEANS, PICO DE GALLO, SLICED LIMES, PANEER CHEESE TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. ALSO NOTED PAR COOKED GROUND BEEF, STEAK, CHICKEN TINGA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 70 LBS VALUED AT $270 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ORANGE WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINE CONNECTED TO LOBBY DRINK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON MALE AND FEMALE GUEST/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.