TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AT GRILL AREA PREPARING TACOS NOT WASHING HANDS AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT GLOVES, TONGS OR PAPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AND NOT HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS BARE HANDED. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FILL AND MAINTAIN FULL AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 9, 2016 REPORT #1516351 INSP#317 #40 OBSERVED NO COOLER THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #45 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. EMPLOYEES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ARE EXEMPT FROM FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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: RUBBER GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING. GASKETS ARE WORN, TORN OR NOT ON SECURLEY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON MACHINE AND ALL THE SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS, CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES, REACH IN COOLER DOOR HANDLES, JUICE SPRAYER MACHINES, AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT 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: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: CEILING IN BASEMENT AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST PROVIDE 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST PROVIDE 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.