TACO PROS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE STOCK POT OF COOKED BEANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COOLED WITHIN REQUIRED TIMES AND TEMPERATURES. PER PERSON-IN-CHARGE, COOKED BEANS WERE PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON PREVIOUS DAY AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 PM, COOKED BEANS WERE AT TEMPERATURE OF 58.7F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT TCS FOOD IS COOLED FROM 135.0F TO 70.0F WITHIN 2 HOURS, AND FROM 70.0F TO 41.0F OR BELOW WITHIN 4 HOURS, FOR A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD COOKED BEANS AND UTILIZE PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TIMES WHEN COOLING TCS FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $35.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED COOKED BEANS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE ICE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE BURIED BENEATH ICE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ICE SCOOP AND STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES OUTSIDE OF FOOD BETWEEN USES TO ALLOW FOR HANDLING UTENSILS WITHOUT CONTAMINATING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS (STYROFOAM TO-GO BOXES, PLASTIC BOWLS) IN ORIGINAL BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AND STORE ALL SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ITEMS IN BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY MOUNT DIRECTLY BOLTED TO FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY MOUNT AND MAINTAIN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF CAN OPENER AND MOUNT FREE OF RUST AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD PANELS AND BOXES USED TO LINE WALL AND FLOOR SURFACES BEHIND AND BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYERS, STOVE) ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD PANELS AND BOXES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND STAINLESS STEEL WALLS BEHIND AND BELOW EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED CARDBOARD PANELS AND BOXES USED TO LINE WALL AND FLOOR SURFACES BEHIND AND BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYERS, STOVE) ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD PANELS AND BOXES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND STAINLESS STEEL WALLS BEHIND AND BELOW EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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.