TONY'S BURRITO MEX, INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED GROUND BEEF SITTING IN A CONTAINER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE OVEN AT 53.7F. ALSO OBSERVED PASTOR PORK IN THE PREP COOLER AT 43.5F, AND SALSA AT 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHEN THE WATER IS RUN IN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DIRECTOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATION AND A SUPERVISOR WAS SENT ONSITE TO ASSIST. MANAGER BEGAN RODDING OUT THE FLOOR DRAIN DURING THE INSPECTION AND WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO SERVE ANY MORE CUSTOMERS AND TO REMOVE OR COVER ALL EXPOSED FOOD AND UTENSILS. MANAGER RODDED OUT THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. NO FURTHER WASTE WATER BACK UP WAS OBSERVED AT THE FLOOR DRAIN AFTER IT WAS RODDED OUT. THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED WITH BLEACH AND WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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 PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED ADOBO MOLE STORED IN A PLASTIC BUCKET THAT WAS MARKED "DISH DETERGENT." MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE FOOD INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND NOT TO USE CONTAINERS PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE CHEMICALS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE CRACKED LID ON ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LOCATED IN THE ALLEY.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE VEGETABLE COOLER IN THE GARAGE, GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: OBSERVED CARDBOARD FLATS PLACED ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE RUBBER FLOOR MATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD FLATS PLACED ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE RUBBER FLOOR MATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA.

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.