TAQUERIA AMIGO CHINO 2 Completes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-6-15,REPORT #1482529(RE-INSPECTION) #35- OBSERVED WATER SEEPING THROUGH WALLS IN BASEMENT.PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 EXTENSION REQUESTED AND GIVEN. SEE COMMENTS.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL LINE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPERLY STORE KNIFE AND MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR DISPLAY PREP COOLER,ALSO INTERIOR TOP LID LINER IS UNSEALED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL,AT SAME UNIT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN POOR REPAIR,PRESENTLY LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: UP-GRADED TO #29.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE SWING DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND APPLY CAULKING SMOOTHLY,SURFACE MUST BE:SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE SWING DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND APPLY CAULKING SMOOTHLY,SURFACE MUST BE:SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.