TAQUERIA MARAVATIO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OPEN BEVERAGES FOR EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS TO PLACE SLICED TOMATOES ON CUSTOMERS PLATE. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS, ETC. WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK ON SHELF ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 128.4F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HIT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $ 50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: COLD FOOD AT PREP COOLER ON TOP LINE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, COOKED DICED POTATOES 49.3F, AND DICED TOMATOES AT 47.9F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $ 20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: AIR CURTAINS ABOVE TAKE OUT WINDOWS ALSO OVERLAPPING ABOVE PREP COOLERS/TABLES. INSTD TO HAVE OUTER OPENING PROPERLY PROTECTED WITHOUT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT/FOOD.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO BARRIER AT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVICE LINE AND BEVERAGE PREP AREA WHERE FOOD/EQUIPMENT IS UNPROTECTED. SERVICE LINE IS LOCATED IN COMMON HALLWAY WHERE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED AND CUSTOMERS WALK THROUGH. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR MANUAL WAREWASHIN OR REMOVE POTS FROM SITE.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO PREPARATION/DUMP SINK FOR BEVERAGE PREP AREA WHERE LIQUIDS ARE DISCARDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SINK IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO PREPARATION/DUMP SINK FOR BEVERAGE PREP AREA WHERE LIQUIDS ARE DISCARDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SINK IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.