TAQUERIA HUENTITAN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST REMOVE PLATES AND BOWLS FROM ON TOP OF SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AWAY FROM PUBLIC OR PROVIDE A BARRIER.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP AND GRILL TABLES LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA,JUICE PREP AREA AND IN PAPER STORAGE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN JUICE PREP AREA,IN REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA ,STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA & JUICE PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN JUICE PREP AREA UNDER HAND SINK & BEHIND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAP IN LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE & JUICE PREP AREA,DUSTY CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNITS IN DINING AREA.

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: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE URINAL IN POOR REPAIR.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER .

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: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER .

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.