TAQUERIA AMIGO CHINO 2 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER: 130LBS OF BEEF AT 44.1F AND 48.5F, 40LBS OF PORK AT 44.8F, 2LBS OF SHRIMP AT 45.9F, 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 45.1F, 40LBS OF RICE AT 45.2F, 48.8F, AND 50.3F, 16LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 45.5F, 96LBS OF MILK AT 44.6F AND 45.6F, 25LBS OF CHEESE AT 44.6F AND 46.5F, 5LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 50.1F, AND 25LBS OF EGGS AT 44.3F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED 382LBS OF FOOD, VALUED AT $600, AS STATED BY OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT FANGUARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOORS TO BE WET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING WATER TO SPILL AND POOL ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO LINE IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO DRAIN.

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 (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SCOOPS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SEPARATELY IN A SANITARY FASHION.

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.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SCOOPS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SEPARATELY IN A SANITARY FASHION.

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.