TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF COOKED BEANS, 5LBS. OF GROUND BEEF, 5LBS. OF MEXICAN CHEESE, 5LBS. OF CHICKEN SOUP, 3 LARGE COOKED PORK TONGUES, AND 5LBS. OF COOKED RICE AT 49.6-65.6F. PRODUCTS PREPARED, COOLED, AND STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS SINCE 08/12/10. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE VALUE $275.00.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED(BEANS, RICE, BEEF.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND POST VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL PREPARED AND COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT.

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: REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM, CLOTH, PLASTIC LINING FROM PREP SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. REPAIR GASKET AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND PROVIDE HANDLE AT SALSA REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WINDOW IN WOMEN TOILET ROOM.

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 VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, FAN GRIDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF PREP REACH-IN COOLER, AND CUTTING BOARDS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN MENS TOILET ROOM, PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN DINING AREA AT SEATING BOOTHS, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT. SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS FROM BASEMENT FLOORS AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN DINING AND PREP AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS BY SALSA REFRIGERATOR AND BY ANSEL UNIT ABOVE PREP COOLER.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN DINING AND PREP AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS BY SALSA REFRIGERATOR AND BY ANSEL UNIT ABOVE PREP COOLER.

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.