TAQUERIA HUENTITAN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR JALAPE�O PEPPERS IN VINEGAR STORED IN THE THE BASEMENT.---------NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED AS FOOD COVER AT STEAM TABLE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE TOP OR COVER FOR FOOD STORED AT STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.--------NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.--------STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.-----------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE FLOOR BASEBOARD BY REAR EXIT DOOR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMENS (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMENS (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.