TACO & BURRITO HOUSE.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 118,4F TO 119.8F, COOKED REFRIED BEANS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 54.6F TO 61.6F.(PRODUCTS WAS COOKED 0N 2-10-10, PER MANAGER STATEMENT).FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20, VALUE 40. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60128-10

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT COUNTER (NORTH-WEST CORNER),ALSO IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON SHELVE,AND BEHIND BOXES. UNABLE TO CHECK THE ALL STORAGE ROOM DUE TO MUCH CLUTTER, AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS.(APPROX. 30 DROPPINGS). OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON WALL IN DINING HALLWAY, AND REAR AREA(10 OR MORE).OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED REAR DINING AREA DOOR HALF OPENED, REAR PREP AREA DOOR HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP, AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,DOOR HANDLE TUMBLER HAS AN OPENING LARGE ENOUGH FOR INSECT TO COME IN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE,AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO60128-18

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-16-09, REPORT#156580.( #32) MUST RE CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR.(CAULKING WORN OUT).( #32)MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELF IN REAR AREA AND RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.(#40) MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.SERIOU VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO60129-11

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.NEED TO PROPERLY STORE PLASTIC UTENSIL USED FOR CUSTOMER, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER(INVERT THEM).ALSO NEED TO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR(DEEP CUTS)MUST BE REPLACED.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOUND MEAT GRINDER RUSTY AND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT EVERY EACH USE.AIR DRY ONLY.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP(FOOD DEBRI).

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.VENTILATION IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM.NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK