Azteca Tacos Restaurant Inc

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

PER PREVIOUS REPORT # 1321489 DATED JANUARY 22, 2013: THE VIOLATIONS BELOW WERE FOUND NOT CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION. (34) CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK. (36) : SOME LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HAVE NO LIGH...

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

THE WOODEN SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIRTY WOOD, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE SHELVING OR REMOVE IT.

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

THE BASEMENT FLOOR IS WET AND DIRTY FROM THE RECENT RAINS; CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT IN DETAIL.

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

THE VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR IS GREASY, CLEAN THE HOOD.

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

REMOVE THE WET, WATER DAMAGED BOXES OF DEBRIS FROM THE BASEMENT.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES UNDERNEATH TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPENT AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK.

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

SOME LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HAVE NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND SOME WITH SHIELDS HAVE NO END CAPS; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS AND CAPS WHERE NEEDED FOR ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK NOT MAINTAINED; LEAKING AND HAS PLASTIC AROUND NECK; REPAIR. ALSO PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK (OPEN DRAIN) NOT MAINTAINED; CLEAN DRAIN.

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. FOUND FIVE POUNDS OF SHRIMP SETTING OUT ON THE COUNTER (NO COLD OR HOT HOLDING METHOD BEING APPLIED) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75.3F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD DID NOT MEET THE TEM...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND 2 LIVE RATS AND 2 DEAD RATS IN THE BASEMENT AND RAT DROPPINGS. DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS T...

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO METAL CONTAINER WITH TIGHT-FITTING LID (DUMPSTER) IN OUTSIDE AREA FROM A WASTE DUMPSTER COMPANY. OPEN CONTAI...

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK PREP AREA HAS PIPES UNDERNEATH ...

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. FOUND THE STOVE, OVEN AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT THICK WITH RUST BUILD-UP. SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND RACKS IN...

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL THE COOKING AND PREP EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, REACH-IN COOLERS, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH-IN FREE...

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE 1ST/2ND FLOOR & BASEMENT. HAS RAT DROPPINGS AND DUST/DIRT, LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BRO...

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGH-OUT.

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

SOMELIGHTS MISSING SHIELDS AND/OR ENDCAPS. MUST INSTALL SAME. CLEAN EXISTING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH-OUT.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE CEILING/WALL VENTS AND HOOD SYSTEM THROUGHOUT PREMISES. HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP. PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTM...

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER (BIKES/CHAIRS/BOXES/UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT ETC) IN THE 1ST, 2ND FLOORS AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ...