Rosita'S Taco & Cocina

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE TWO DOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. WATER SHOOTS OUT AT A HIGH PRESSURE WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DROPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON RAW CHICKEN.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT OVER NIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE TABLE WITH CLUTTERED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CL...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE/FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING STOVE AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED BROKEN TELEVISION ETC DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK/STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTIION REPORT#2583390 DATED:10/16/2023 #51--5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEV...

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE HEATING AND COOLING ROOM NEAR THE MENTS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED AND MISSING C...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFI...