TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #2 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER USED TO STORE SAUCES MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN SAME CONTAINER IN CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD (CHILES) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CLEAN LINEN PACKAGING AND DRY FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (STYROFOAM CUPS) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FILLING BASINS DURING WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA (BEHIND FENCES OUTSIDE OF EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH LITTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN WASTE ENCLOSURES FREE FROM CLUTTER.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND AND BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND AND BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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.