VELVET TACO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWER LINES DIRECTLY ABOVE THE 3 FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT, AND OBSERVED OPEN FOOD (CARROTS, CORN, ETC.) BEING PREPARED AT THESE PREP TABLES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO NOTED THE EXPOSED LINES CROSSING DIRECTLY OVER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LEAK-PROOF, GUTTERS/SHIELDING ON THE EXPOSED LINES OR RELOCATE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING FACILITIES AWAY FROM EXPOSED LINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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: OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR FRYER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN THIS UNIT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVING AT WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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: OBSERVED PAINT PEELING FROM WALL TO LEFT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED CLOTH BEING USED TO PLUG THE DRAIN ON THE BACKSPLASH OF THE CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPER.

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: OBSERVED CLOTH BEING USED TO PLUG THE DRAIN ON THE BACKSPLASH OF THE CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPER.

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.