TACONAZO EL ORIGINAL #1 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER COOK'S LINE HAND SINK IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDS ADDITIONAL SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EQUIPMENT SURFACES WITH HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EQUIPMENT SURFACES WITH HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT

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.