TAQUERIA JAMAY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.

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: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE. REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT LARGE TWO DOOR COOLER IN COOKING AREA TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR (UNIT AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).

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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT (PAINT WHEN CLEANED), BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALLS AND CEILING OF BASEMENT; REMOVE AND REPAINT. ALSO ON COLUMNS IN BASEMENT; SCRAPE AND REPAINT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CURRENTLY USING A TWO COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AS A UTILITY SINK,(PREVIOUSLY LICENSED THAT WAY); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THAT SINK AND/OR INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT; RECEPTOR RUSTY.

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: CURRENTLY USING A TWO COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AS A UTILITY SINK,(PREVIOUSLY LICENSED THAT WAY); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THAT SINK AND/OR INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT; RECEPTOR RUSTY.

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.