TACO MAX.

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR AND COOKS LINE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED.---- #49-: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT BAR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.------INTERIOR DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP MEAT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#54-MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.#55- CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS, UNDER COOLERS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----: FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, FRONT BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE.----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----#58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK WAS NOTED WITH DIRTY DISHES INSIDE THE SINK. THE REAR PREP HAND SINK ALSO HAD DIRTY DISHES INSIDE AND WAS ALSO BLOCKED FOR USE BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN, A STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE COOKS LINE. MANAGER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO READY TO EAT AVOCADO SLICES, CUT LIMES, DICED PINEAPPLE. ALSO OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED INSIDE A BOX COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRESH CILANTRO, FRESH PEPPERS. FRESH TOMATILLOS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING THE DIRTY MOP SINK. RAW EGGS AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT SALSA. ALL REMOVED AND DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH RUST AND DIRT. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED RICE. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE NOTED PILED HIGH IN A TIGHTLY COVERED PAN ON A COOLING RACK IN THE PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117F. MANAGER STATES THE RICE WAS PREPARED IN THE MORNING BETWEEN 9 AND 10 AM. RICE TEMPERATURE OF 117F WAS NOTED AT 3PM. REVIEWED WITH MANAGER PROPER COOLING PROCEDURE. RICE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE FRONT PREP SALSA COOLERS.

OBSERVED 30 TO 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON WALLS, STORED FOODS AND BAGGED RED ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL AND SANITIZE. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR AND COOKS LINE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN CORNERS AND SEAMS OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----STORED MEAT SLICER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.----EXTREMELY DIRTY SPLASH GUARD ON THE COOKS LINE DEEP FRYER/STOVE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PRESSED WOOD SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT PREP COFFEE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

SOILED MOP NOTED STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW, MOLDY WOOD ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/PAINT/SEAL.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL AT THE REAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATAIN.

INOPERABLE/BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-12-20 #2370481 NOT CORRECTED. #37-: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#39- OBSERVED BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AND DRY FOODS ie: BULK RICE. MUST REMOVE BOX FREEZERS AND BULK RICE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE CEILING ABOVE FREEZERS.#40-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.#47-: BROKEN/MISSING COOLER DOOR HANDLES, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES AND REMOVE TAPE.#49-: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT BAR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.-----: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----INTERIOR DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP MEAT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#54-MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.#55- CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS, UNDER COOLERS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----: FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, FRONT BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. FLOOR OF OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER. ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE.-----WALL BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED ON THE RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.----#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.#58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO READY TO EAT GUACAMOLE, LETTUCE, SHREDDED CHEESE, FRESH TOMATOES. ALSO RAW EGGS INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER ON SHELVING OVER PREPARED FOODS AND A LARGE CONTAINER OF SHREDDED CHEESE IN A COOLER ON TOP OF PLASTIC PACKED RAW MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW AND PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS PROTECTED. ALL FOODS REMOVED/REARRANGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS READY TO FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE VARIOUS COOLERS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, COOKED PORK WITH NO DATE LABELING AND SOME PREPARED FOODS DATED WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS READY TO FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF TOXIC CLEANING ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND NOT LABELED IN THE WORKING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TOXIC CLEANING ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

OBSERVED BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AND DRY FOODS ie: BULK RICE. MUST REMOVE BOX FREEZERS AND BULK RICE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE CEILING ABOVE FREEZERS.

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PREPARING/FILLING TO GO CONTAINERS WITH SAUCES IN THE UNUSED DINING ROOM WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS TO PICK-UP TOGO ORDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE PREPARED IN THE DESIGNATED FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

BROKEN PLASTIC ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE ICE SCOOP.

BROKEN/MISSING COOLER DOOR HANDLES, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES AND REMOVE TAPE.

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----INTERIOR DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP MEAT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT BAR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS, UNDER COOLERS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, FRONT BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. FLOOR OF OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER. ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE.-----WALL BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.-----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED ON THE RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MUST NOT USE CLOTH MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MATS MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

OBSERVED A DAMP MOP ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE THE MOP IN BETWEEN USE.

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED WHEELS ON THE DEEP FRYER NOT BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE UNCRUSTED WHEELS OR REMOVE THE DEEP FRYER FROM THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LOOSE AIR VENTS ON THE FLOOR THAT MUST BE SECURED TO THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINED.

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR FOODS.

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RAILS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

PREP AREA STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER SHELVES RUSTED. MUST CLEAN/COVER RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE SAID FREEZER.

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE SNAPPLE STAND UP COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK ALSO WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK AND PROVIDE WORKING WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN.

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR STAND UP SNAPPLE COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.