Gordo'S Tamales

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

PACKAGED TAMALE HUSKS IN BASEMENT STORED UNDENEATH SEWER LINES THAT HAVE WORN OVERWRAP ON LINES. INSTD TO REMOVE HUSKS FROM UNDERNEATH LINES OR RE WRAP PROPERLY TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE DRIPPING/CONTAMINATION.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN AS CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PAINT PEELING ON DOORWAY LEADING INTO KITCHEN FROM DINING ROOM AS WELL AS WINDOWSILL IN REAR DISH ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED THE WOODEN DOOR FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS ...

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13: OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS TACO SHELLS, RICE, AND DOUGH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH REACH IN FREZZERS IN THE FORNT LOBBY AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PAN OF COOKED BEANS WEIGHING APPROX. 20 LBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD ITEM. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT APPROX. $40. PRIORITY V...

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPE CLOTHS INSIDE OF PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOP FOR SUGAR CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLE STORED INSIDE OF FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (BLEACH) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, ...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH REACH IN FREZZERS IN THE FORNT LOBBY AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT SUCH AS POTS OR PANS AND COOLERS THAT ARE NOT IN USE OR NO LONGER NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION(S) FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGERS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED 11- LARGE OVER SIZED POTS STORED OUTSIDE IN REAR YARD IN THE ELEMENTS THAT ARE USED TO COOK TAMALES IN .MUST STORE PROPERLY WITHIN THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.POTS WERE REMOVED FROM OUTSIDE AND STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA DURING INSPECTION...

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WOR...

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SANITIZE,REMOVE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED AN OVERHEAD PIPE LEAKING WATER IN BASEMENT ONTO FLOOR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR TO PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING MUST MAKE SELF CLOSING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES UNDERNEATH REAR HAND SINK.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-...

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SANITIZE,REMOVE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR TO PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING MUST MAKE SELF CLOSING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL ENTERING INTO PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON WALL LEDGES & PIPES IN BASEMENT BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/...

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZ...

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SANITIZE,REMOVE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS, REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR TO PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING MUST MAKE SELF CLOSING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL ENTERING INTO PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN REAR WALK IN COOLER, SUCH AS THREE 35LB CONTAINERS OF GREEN SALSA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.2F- 64.1F MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 105LBS AT $366. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST M...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS COOKTOP STOVES, LARGE POTS, PROPANE TANKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR OUTSIDE AREA - UNAPPROVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA, WINDOW SEALS, AND ON SHELF UNDERNEATH REAR COOKTOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH ...

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS/ FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA OVER COOKTOP UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB OVER FRONT GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP AREA NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

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

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written policy. Priority foundation.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy/kit on site. Must provide written clean up procedure and corresponding equipment. Priority foundation.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Backflow preventer not located. Must provide back flow prevention device for utility sink. Must maintain same.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.