TACOS Y TAMALES EL POLLO. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAIALBLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA, DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ARE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ARE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNADTION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). SEE VIOLATION ABOVE FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING TAMALES IN PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR PROPER SANTIZING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS IN SAID AREA, ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

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 REAR PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS IN SAID AREA, ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

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.