TAQUERIA EL CHARO DE SAN FRANCISCO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY OF PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPOR ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. 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 VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. 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: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS. COOKED CHILLI AT 48.2F AND COOKED SOUP AT 53.6F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW WHILE IN COLD STORAGE. DISCARDED 10 LBS VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

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: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN THE DEEP FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN FREEZER.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, FRYER AND STOVE. ALSO CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON THE PIPES.

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE KITCHEN.

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 CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS; ORGANIZE 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 DUST ON THE VENT COVERS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOM; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

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 MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. ALSO SOME AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THIS ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.

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 MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. ALSO SOME AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THIS ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.

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.