TAQUERIA TAYAHUA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE ENTRY WAY TO THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER, PAINT OR STAIN WOULD TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.

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 FOIL LINNNING SHELF IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILL AND FLAT TOP, ALSO OBSERVED CARBOARD UNDER DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS SUCH ITEMS COULD BE PLACE FOR INSECT HARBORING.

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 A BUILD UP OF OIL ON REAR SHELVING UNIT NEAR STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH SOME OF THE PROTECTIVE LINNING STILL IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT.

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 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF OIL, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE WALL AND ON SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA GASKET SEAL BROKEN AND A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND 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 ON ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE DEVICE. IF NOT THERE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 REAR HAND WASHING SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL (WORKING HOT AND COLD WATER) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF INSECTS AND PEST.

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 HOOD VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD COOKED.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.