TAQUERIA TAYAHUA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOOD PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK NEARBY OF FOOD PREP AREA. 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND DISHWASHER WASHING DISHES AT 3 COMP SINK. FOUND SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25 - 100 PPM FOR CHLORINE-BASED SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES FOOD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX 5 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER FRONT PREP 3 COMP SINK. IN1/4 INCH CRACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP IN WALL UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP. ONSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP IN WALL UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP. ONSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.