TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING USED AND THEN PLACED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES BEING USED ON.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE BREAD INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ANY FOODS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS ON THE DOOR, INSIDE THE DOOR AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND PROVIDE SOME FORM OF PROOF THAT IT IS THERE VIA PICTURE OR SHOWING BY PULLING UNIT OUT.

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: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND PROVIDE SOME FORM OF PROOF THAT IT IS THERE VIA PICTURE OR SHOWING BY PULLING UNIT OUT.

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.