TORTILLERIA ATOTONILCO, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 FLIES WERE NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON THE MAIN AND 2ND FLOORS. OBSERVED APPROX 15 COCROCHES IN THE BACK COOKING AREA UNDER SECOND FROM THE LEFT LARGE COOKING TANK. OBSERVED AT LEAST 10 FLIES IN THE CONTAINER WITH MASA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: LARGE FOOD CONTAINER NEXT TO THE COUNTER SERVICE AREA WITH OPEN MASA AND AT LEAST 10 FLIES NOTED IN IT. APPROX 100 LBS OF MASA WORTH $75.00 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVER TO PREVENT PEST COMING TO THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: APROX 30 INDOOR REFUSE RECEPTACLES ARE OVERFLOWING WITH TORTILLA RESIDUES, MASA. NO COVERS, ATTRACTING FLIES AND OTHER RODENTS. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CEILING LOCATED IN REAR COOK AREA PEELING OVER LARGE OPEN TANK WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2568517 DATE 12/14/2022 NOT CORRECTED: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2568517 DATE 12/14/2022 NOT CORRECTED: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.