TACO BURRITO KING.

CLEAN PINK RESIDUE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR.

OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BY SHELVES NEAR STAFF DOOR ENTRANCE. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN FAR REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NUMEROUS CARD BOARD BOXES STORED BY ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.

OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE BINS IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS IN SEPARATE AREA.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/4/2024, REPORT #2590392. #36-NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.#39--NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. #41-NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #47-NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK (SANITIZING STRENGTH 00PPM). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK (49.8F/ 50.1F),CHORIZO 48.2F,CHICKEN 47.8F, EGGS 49.6F, TAMALES 48.9F, FLOUTAS 47F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 58 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $207.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH DRAWERS AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.

NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS ABOV THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 51.0 F,CHICKEN FLAUTAS AT 50.1 F,EGGS AT 52.1F,GUACAMOLE AT 48.9F ETC.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS)CHICKEN FLAUTAS AND SOUR CREAM ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING FAN COVERS AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS,WASHROOMS).

3-304.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHNG AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.

6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS,WASHROOMS).

3-304.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHNG AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS,WASHROOMS).

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED (1) HANDWASHING SINK COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN AS REQUIRED LOCATED NEXT TO DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHNG AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. DO NOT USE CARDBOARD FOR SHELF LINER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN. FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN ACCROSS FROM 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 4 DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL: EGGS AT 58.1F, GROUND BEEF AT 48.3F, AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 70LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED MISSING LID ON TOILET FLUSH BOX IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT WATER) FAUCET AT RIGHT HANDSINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE. CORE VIOLATION

: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING GRILL NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND TO MAINTAIN.

PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND WORKS IN CATEGORY ONE RESTAURANTS MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. -

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IS MISSING A HAND WASHING SIGN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS (SALSAS,BEANS,RICE ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE WHEELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING GRILL NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND TO MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THAT MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND WORKS IN CATEGORY ONE RESTAURANTS MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. -

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A PREP 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT FRONT PREP AREA CHICKEN AT 63.0F,CHEESE QUESADILLAS AT 54.2F AND INSIDE THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER SOUR CREAM AT 53.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $80.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD (ICE SCOOP) STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Observed the cutting board at the 2 door cooler (where guacamole is stored) to have deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. At the same cooler observed torn gaskets on both doors as well as the front counter 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace all and maintain.

Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Observed the dish machine drain pipe to partially spill water on to floor due to it not being properly pitched to the floor drain. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water flows entirely into drain.

Observed the lid of the recycling dumpster outside to be open due to garbage boxes overflowing. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so lids are closed at all times. Additionally observed the waste grease receptacle outside encrusted with grease and food debris on the top. Instructed facility to clean and maintain to help prevent pest harborage and feeding. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Observed the cutting board at the 2 door cooler (where guacamole is stored) to have deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. At the same cooler observed torn gaskets on both doors as well as the front counter 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace all and maintain.

Observed dirt and water stains on the floor around the drain in the rear prep under the wire shelving rack. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor under and around the ice machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Observed the dish machine drain pipe to partially spill water on to floor due to it not being properly pitched to the floor drain. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water flows entirely into drain.

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.5F). NOTED COOKED GROUND BEEF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F, 49.9F, 48.8F, CHORIZO AT 51.9F, 52.3, PORK PASTOR AT 48.9F, 49.2F, 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 1500.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 350 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND MUST REPLACE OR LEVELED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT.

DEEP FRYER CABINET, CAN OPENER UNDER PREP TABLE, AND REAR EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER OVER BULB.

OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS-MAZA FOR TORTILLA AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEES WEARING GLOVES WHILE MULTI-TASKING AND TOUCHING HIS APRON. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON HANDS WHEN HADLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN CHANGING TASKS AND DUTIES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

OUTER OPENS NOT RODENT PROOFED OR PROTECTED. REAR EXIT DOOR HAS 1/4 INCH GAP ACROSS BOTTOM LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT.

DEEP FRYER CABINET, CAN OPENER UNDER PREP TABLE, AND REAR EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER OVER BULB.

SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT.

DEEP FRYER CABINET, CAN OPENER UNDER PREP TABLE, AND REAR EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER OVER BULB.

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATING. WHILE DRAINING WATER IN LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP FROM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT.

DEEP FRYER CABINET, CAN OPENER UNDER PREP TABLE, AND REAR EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER OVER BULB.

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT GUARD COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

DURING INSPECTION FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASH ROOM AND UNDET THE 1ST STALL. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO MUST CLEAN STANDING ATER UNDER THE C02 TANK IN THE REAR OF THE STORE AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE.

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS, COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED, SOILED LINEN (X5) INSIDE SAID EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL, DISHWASHER UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS CANNOT BE BLOCKED AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD HANDLERS/DISHWASHERS AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA LITTERED WITH GARBAGE AND GREASE/FOOD ON FLOOR ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7038-020.

OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN, ALSO MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND LARGE WHITE PLASTIC TUBS IN THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP LINE HOLDING LETTUCE AND TOMATOES NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND CONTENTS. ALSO IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FOUND ALL LARGE PLASTIC BINS HOLDING SPICES, SUGAR, FLOUR AND OTHER ITEMS NOT LABELED.

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT SPICE CART (NEXT TO STOVE-REAR PREP AREA)) WITH RUST OR REPLACE.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, FOOD AND SPICE CARTS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (PREP AREA).

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT SPICE CART (NEXT TO STOVE-REAR PREP AREA)) WITH RUST OR REPLACE.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, FOOD AND SPICE CARTS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (PREP AREA).

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP SINK.

NOTED GAP/OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BEHIND PIPE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE UTILITY ROOM IN REAR AREA. FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES.

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM ON TOP FOOD BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND CHECK THE UNIT.

CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

NOTED A RED GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED AT WATER PIPE,COMING DOWN FROM CEILNG BEING USED TO RINSE UTENSILS AND FLOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FAUCET AT MOP SINK,OR PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO CONNECT GARDEN HOSE.

PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,ALSO THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND EIGHT CONTAINERS FILLED WITH COOKED GROUND BEEF STORED ON METAL PORTABLE SHELF BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 89F-90.7F-104.9F- 111.F- 117.9F- 120F-122.9F AND 129.9F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS 120, VALUE 286.66. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES:OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,SUCH AS WIPING WITH DIRTY CLOTH WORKING STATION,PICKING UP FOOD ORDER TICKETS AND TOUCHING EQUIPMENT, THAN WITH OUT WASHING HANDS, WITH BARE HANDS PICK-UP DICED TOMATOES,SHREDDED LETTUCE AND CHEESES AND MADE A BURRITO FOR COSTUMER. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS AND STORED THEM WITH OTHER CLEANED UTENSILS(POTS AND PANS)WITHOUT USING SANITIZE SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMATION GIVENHOW TO SET UP SINK:WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE(100PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM ON TOP FOOD BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND CHECK THE UNIT.

CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

NOTED A RED GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED AT WATER PIPE,COMING DOWN FROM CEILNG BEING USED TO RINSE UTENSILS AND FLOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FAUCET AT MOP SINK,OR PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE .

PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,ALSO THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulking around exposed hand sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need detailed cleaning.

Floors in rear storage areas under storage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer need detailed cleaning.

Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning, ceiling in men's bathroom needs cleaning. Must adjust new front entrance door to eliminate any gaps on door frame.

Light shields in prep areas need cleaning.

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).

stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

Above violation still remaining.

Found/observed rear exit/entrance doors not rodent/insect proofed, doors had 1/4 inch gaps on bottoms of doors. Citation issued#H000071340, with a court date of 7/07/2011, at 400 w. superior in room #112 at 9:00 AM.

3 compartment sink not draining properly, grease trap leaking at edges(supervisor B. Turkaly notified). Mgmt. was instructed to repair 3 compartment sink, and provide new seal to grease trap to prevent water leakage. And to use dismachine until repaired. Citation issued #H000071340, with a court date of 7/07/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00AM.

Rear sorage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repair/sealed or replaced.

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks, walk in cooler shelving, racks, rear storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need detailed cleaning.

Floors under hevy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, rear storage areas, under storage pallets/shelving need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer need cleaning.

Walls in rear prep areas need cleaning, walls that had peeling shall be repair/sealed.

Light shield in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms, and dining areas need cleaning.

Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND COFFEE MACHINE AND BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP COOLER,AT THIS TIME NOBODY WAS USING THE HANDSINK

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELEVATE FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR,MUST ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR;MUST KEEP CLEAN FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BEEF STEAK,COOKED RICE,COOKED BEANS,CHEESE NACHOS