TAQUERIA MISANTLA VER, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER WHERE THE SMALL BLACK ICE MACHINE SITS ON A WOODEN STAND. OBSERVED APPROX ANOTHER 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR A THE EDGE OF THE WALL BY THE STANDING SMOKER MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX ANOTHER 15-20 DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER PART OF THE METAL SHLEVING UNIT IN THE REAR WHERE THE IGLOO ICE CONTAINERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 01/10/2024 AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED/DUST BUILDING UP ON THE OUTSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE TABLES IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE WHITE DOOR THAT LEADS TO STORAGE AND OFFICE STACKED WITH MULTPILE ITEMS ON THEM (OWNER STATED TABLES ARE OLD AND NO LONGER NEEDED) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE TABLES AND DISCARD ANY AND ALL UNUSED ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.

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: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERIVCE AREA NEAR THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHEILDING FOR LIGHT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.