TAQUERIA EL PASTOR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED ON WIRE SHELF IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT ICEBURG LETTUCE (USED FOR CONDIMENTS/TOPPINGS ON TACOS, BURRITOS, ETC) IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: MALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE WITH FOUL SMELL AND FILLED TO TOP WITH FECES SOILED TOILET PAPER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM CLEAN, EMPTY RECEPTACLE AT PROPER FREQUENCY, AND DISPOSE OF SOILED TOILET PAPER PROPERLY. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER GASKET ON INTERIOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WORN, STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS 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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.