TORTILLERIA ATOTONILCO, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS, EXCESSIVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS). FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS AT FINAL STAGE OF PRODUCTION LINE (TO COUNT, MAKE PLIABLE, AND PLACE IN PACKAGING). INSTD TO MINIMIZE SAME. INSTD TO USE PROPER TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT USING BARE HAND CONTACT TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT PRODUCT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ANTS (APPROX. 10) CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PRODUCTION AREA. ALSO NOTED NUMEROUS FLY STRIPS WITH DEAD FLIES SUSPENDED FROM CEILING AND DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED FOOD (MASA, TORTILLAS, CORN). REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND IMPROPER FLY STRIPS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTD TO USE APPROVED PEST CONTROL DEVICES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR PRODUCTION/PREP AREA WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, CAUSING STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. SOME DUST ACCUMULATION NOTED ON ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND REPLACE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS.

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: INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS.

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.