TACOS CINCUENTA ARROBAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIROTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER WITH INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT IN WORKING ORDER IN FRONT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SCREEN DOORS IN DISREPAIR( TORN AND WITH HOLES) IN FRONT WINDOW AND REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

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 COOLER NEAR REAR DOOR NOT MOUNTED TO FLOOR. COOLER WAS NOT SECURE AND WAS ABLE TO BE MOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED FANS IN CEILING WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER MEASURED AT 106 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WATER WITH AN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.