MR SALSA TAQUERIA.

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (BEEF, RICE, CHICKEN ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFEIED SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.

NOTED BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES AND EXPIRATION DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE WITH COMMON NAME AND EXPIRATION DATE.

OBSERVED POTS WITH FOOD ITEMS (BEANS AND A COW HEAD) ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ON FOOD-APPROPRIATE SURFACES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS.

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT CAUSED WATER TO COME OUT INTO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED RECEPTACLE WITH NO LID IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD FOR CUSTOMER'S CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PANS.

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE IN CHARGE.

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE BEEF AND CHICKEN ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

OBSERVED BACK DOOR LEFT OPEN WITHOUT SCREEN. BACK DOOR WAS CLOSED DURING INSPECTION.

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS UP OFF FLOOR.

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED BEEF,BEANS,CHICKEN SOUP, CHICKEN TACOS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK , DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD ITEMS ON MENU NOT DISCLOSED AND CUSTOMERS NOT REMINDED OF SUCH FOODS INCREASING THE RISK OF FOOD BORN ILLNESS. MUST DISCLOSE ALL SUCH ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES.MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN A COOKING POT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75.9F PARTIALLY COVERED ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF A METAL PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT A MINIMUM OF 135F. FOOD DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS COOKED BEANS IN A LARGE, TALL PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 73.4F INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS. BEANS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $14.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

FOOD ITEMS ON MENU NOT DISCLOSED AND CUSTOMERS NOT REMINDED OF SUCH FOODS INCREASING THE RISK OF FOOD BORN ILLNESS. MUST DISCLOSE ALL SUCH ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED RAW TONGUE BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STANDING WATER. REVIEWED THE PROPER METHOD OF THAWING UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE DRYING RACK ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES.----UNAUTHORIZED CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OR MAY ENTER THROUGH THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR.

INTERIOR OF THE SMALL ONE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE WASHROOM CEILING VENT. DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS.

ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM #2213614 ON 8-28-18 NOT CORRECTED. #58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

3-305.13 FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

4-101.11(A) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

4-601.11 C GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

5-501.11 FOUND GROUND UNDER THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH SPLATTERED WASTE OIL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

6-501.11 FOUND GROUT MISSING/BROKEN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

4-601.11 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE, A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

3-305.13 FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

4-101.11(A) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

4-601.11 C GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

5-501.11 FOUND GROUND UNDER THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH SPLATTERED WASTE OIL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN

6-501.11 FOUND GROUT MISSING/BROKEN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED/DATED. MUST PROVIDE LABELS.

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSEVED ITEMS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ELEVETED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS HELD INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEATS/FOODS.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND PROVIDE STOPPERS.

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN SITTING OUT NEAR THE COOK'S LINE THAT WAS AT 74.1F AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND A SMALL CONTAINER OF BEEF IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AT 51.7F. FOUND THE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN RESTING ON TOP OF A CONTAINER OF WATER PREVIOUSLY FILLED WITH ICE BUT MELTED DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO KITCHEN HEAT. MANAGEMENT VOLUTARILY DISCARDED 18# OF FOOD WORTH $45. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS/CRUMBS AND A AVOCADO CORE INSIDE OF THE SINGLE SERVICE SPORK BOX STORED UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNARILY DISCARDED BOX OF SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENTILS AT ALL TIMES.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST ON WALLS OF THE DINING AREA.

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,AND STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS.OBSERVED CUSTOMERS(CONSTRUCTION WORKERS) COMING OUT FROM WASHROOM DRYING HANDS ON THEIR SHIRT AND PANTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIME,FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE BY THE MANAGER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO59000-16

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE SCOOPS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN COOLERS(DO NOT USE FOAM CUPS,AND DO NOT STORE ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD. FOUND REAR DOOR OPENED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A TIGHT FITTED SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA(WATER BETWEEN TILES),IN FRONT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.