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

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (46.6F-56.1F).HOT FOODS CAN BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE,AND COLD FOODS CAN BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 15# OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $180 AS STATED PER MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(TCS FOODS) COOKED/PREPARED/READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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 KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND 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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMAINING ARTICLES KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE ALL EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE ALL EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.