TAQUERIA OMETEPEC GUERRERO INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER PROVIDED AT GRILL AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ADDED HAND SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT GRILL AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED BEEF COOLING IN CONTAINER COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN COOLING TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED WHILE COOLING.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY SUGAR CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SUGAR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER NEAR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ICE SCOOP AND STORE IN CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER WITHOUT WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS USED IN HOT-HOLDING UNIT TO BE PLASTIC AND NOT DURABLE, NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE, AND NOT ABLE TO WITHSTAND REPEATED WAREWASHING OR HEAT. OBSERVED SEVERAL SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS RE-USED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS TO STORE TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE CONTAINER THAT IS DURABLE, EASILY-CLEANABLE, AND ABLE TO WITHSTAND REPEATED WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DRY STORAGE AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK FAUCET LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UTILITY SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK FAUCET LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UTILITY SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.