TRASPASADA #2 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46F; STUFFED PEEPER AT 65.6F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 44.5F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.6F; SLICE AVOCATO AT TEMP OF 46.7F; FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,WHICH MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.7F,COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10,VALUE 100 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT KITCHEN/PREP AREA :( 801 N ASHLAND),KITCHEN IN USE(COOKING SOUP,COOLERS IN USE,ETC).ALSO FOUND SOAP DISPENSED NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP AT EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AT SAME ADDRESS. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYEE UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SIDE IN BOTH KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN ON 7-9-15,REPORT#1454066,UNDER COMMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-9-2015,REPORT #1454066 #45- NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR OF THE KITCHEN,ADDRESS(811 N ASHLAND),NEED TO REPLACE THE BASE WERE GREASE TRAP IS INSTALLED IS WOOD ,HOWEVER SURFACE IS BROKEN AND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND GREASE,ABSORBENT,AND UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE:SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 811 N ASHLAND ADDRESS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS

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: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DEBRIS ON LIGHT FIXTURE AND LIGHT SHIELD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(811 N ASHLAND)

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DEBRIS ON LIGHT FIXTURE AND LIGHT SHIELD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(811 N ASHLAND)

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.