ANGELA'S BURRITO STYLE.

Chicago Health Dept

2556 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2021.

Last inspected Jun 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 23

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

JAN 22

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS.STEAK-EGGS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR METAL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST SEAL OR REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JAN 14

2020

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOODS(FLAN) INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER FOR RETAIL NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERT WITH HANDLE UP

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE ELEVATED SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVER PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR METAL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,MUST SEAL OR REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIUOS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-20-19,REPORT# 2289135 #10)6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATION. #41)3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP SURFACE OF PREP TABLE AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES INSIDE A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT CORRECT CONCENTRATION, BETWEEN USES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #51)5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL SAID DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

MAY 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER PREPPED AND PLATED COOKED READY TO FOOD,GROUND BEEF BURRITO AND GARNISHED TACO DINNER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED, MUST USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATION.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN SIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT COVERS OR LIDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS AND LABELS FOR FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP SURFACE OF PREP TABLE AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES INSIDE A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT CORRECT CONCENTRATION, BETWEEN USES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA TO HAVE TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL SAID DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 17

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 12

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN DEEP FREEZER AND DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AROUND HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FROM PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP.

JUL 18

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SERVICE COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD PARTICULATES IN THE INTERIOR OF COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SERVICE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED CEILING TILES AT REAR STAINED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED CEILING VENTS DUSTY AND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

OCT 25

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TOP SHELF OF STOVE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES AND FRYER CABINET.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILE NEAR FRONT DOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS .MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALL NEAR FRONT WINDOW.

MAY 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,PORK,STEAK,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES MARIA NAJERA HAD PAPER WORK FOR FOOD MANAGER COURSE FAXED OVER .PROVIDED FOOD MANAGERS INFORMATION AFTER INSPECTION AND CITATION ISSUED AT 4:18 P.M..(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1537362 4/27/15 #45-NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REGISTER IN DINING AREA

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA

APR 27

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOOD THERMOMETER NEEDED ON PREMISES TO MAKE SURE ALL FOOD IS COOKED AND COOLED AT PROPER TEMPERATURES. CALIBRATE THERMOMETER WITHIN ICE BATH AND OBTAIN 32 DEGREE READING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAY 5

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVING OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS. RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 1

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

NOV 8

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

OCT 22

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.0F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHORIZO. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 50.3F, PORK AT 43.8F, CHORIZO AT 44.2F, CHEESE AT 46.7F, BEEF AT 51.2F, SALSA AT 44.4F, EGGS AT 44.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2/18/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE LEVER FOR THE SINK STOPPER AT THE RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR THE LEVER SO THAT THE SINK CAN HOLD WATER IN THE BASIN.

FEB 18

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF COOKED STEAK USED TO MAKE BURRITOS ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO FLAT GRILL AT 100.2F. ALL DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED MUST HOLD HOT AT 140F OR ABOVE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED 6 DIRTY SALSA DISPENSING CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND ALL DIRTY DISHES MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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