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

PROPER COOKING TIME & TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL PRODUCT. TEMPERATURE OF EL PASTOR ON SPIT MEASURED AT 70 F UPON ARRIVAL. EMPLOYEE HAD MACHINE TURNED OFF STATING PRODUCT HAD BURNED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CUT MEAT AS IT COOKS AND TO LEAVE SPIT ON IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS EL PASTOR ($300) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN BEVERAGE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH CORROSION RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN BEVERAGE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH CORROSION RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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.