TAQUERIA Y RESTAURANT LA PIRI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 44.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO(312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR ABOVE.AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 33.8F(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED TRIPE 82.7F,2LBS. COOKED STEAK 56.2F,4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 46.9F,5LBS. COOKED MUSHROOMS 45.9F,3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 46.6F,5LBS.COOKED PORK 48.2F,1LB. COOKED GROUND BEEF 47.2F,1 LB. COOKED CARNITAS 44.0F-46.6F,1LB. COOKED PORK 44.4F,1LB. COOKED PEPPERS44.7F,2LBS. COOKED ZUCCHINI 44.5F,5LBS. SHRIMP 49.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 31LBS.$197. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED MISSING DOOR ON ICE MACHINE AND PLASTIC WRAP,WRAPPED AROUND EXTERIOR OPENING OF ICE MACHINE.ALSO NOTICED A NON FOOD GRADE CAULKING USED AROUND INTERIOR DOOR MOLDING.OBSERVED INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP .MUST REMOVE CAULKING , PLASTIC AND BUILD UP.REPLACE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN TABLE AND COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.MUST INVERT MULUTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVING UNIT AT PREP TABLE,GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN POP COOLER.MUST MAKE OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS AT 3- COMP SINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS.

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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.

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.