VELVET TACO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN). MUST HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR COOK/CHILL PROCESS. Before performing the activity that requires a HACCP PLAN, a LICENSE applicant or LICENSE HOLDER shall submit a properly prepared HACCP PLAN to the DEPARTMENT for approval. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF APPROVAL AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. OBSERVED ROP BEING USED FOR CHICKEN, SALSA, SHREDDED BEEF, BUFFALO SAUCE, CHEESE AND GRAVY. FOOD HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE DOG ON LEASH NEXT TO CUSTOMER INSIDE OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED CUSTOMER EATING WHILE LIVE DOG WAS SITTING NEXT TO CUSTOMER. NO LIVE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT EXCEPT FOR SERVICE ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. AFTER MANAGER SPOKE WITH CUSTOMER, HE LEFT THE ESTABLISHMENT.

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.