TAQUERIA TAYAHUA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED(1X1/2 INCH GAP). ALSO, FOUND HOLES IN WALLS THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. HOLES MUST BE SEALED AT WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS, EXIT DOOR BOTTOM MUST BE RODENT PROOFED, RATS/EVIDENCE OF RATS MUST BE ELIMINATED, AND PEST CONTROL MUST BE NOTIFIED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL /CEILING BEHIND COOLER AT BAR AREAS TORN DUE TO FIRE. MUST REPAIR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.(WOOD, OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.(WOOD, OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

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.