TAQUERIA MAZAMITLA, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: 3-302.11(A:1-2)FOUND PACKAGED FOOD WRAPPED RAW MEAT AND COOKED FOODS ON UNCOVERED AND COVERED CONTAINER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER STORED IN THE SAME REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEPARATE ALL COOKED FOODS AND RAW MEAT SEPARATE DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL COOKED MEAT VOLUNTARILY DURING INSPECTION WORTH $55.00,TOTAL 75 LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A)-ICE MAKER INTERIOR PANEL PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12- ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11-OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- INTERIOR OF THE STOVE/OVEN , MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF ALL COOLERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12- MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11- WOOD FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BROKEN/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11- WOOD FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BROKEN/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.