VELVET TACO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND SINKS AND MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 DEAD ROACHES NEAR BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES IN BASEMENT AND UPSTAIRS COOKLINE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLUTTERED DIRTY DISH ITEMS FOUND SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF CLUTTER AND PLACE DISHWARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.- ALL DISHES WERE PLACED ON SHELVING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE DISH AREA ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOISTURE IN DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAFF HAS CLEANED AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE DISH AREA ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOISTURE IN DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAFF HAS CLEANED AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

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.