TACO MAYA.

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH OUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTANERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS.

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

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COOKED RICE, PORK CARNITAS TACOS, CHORIZO TACOS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. WHILE EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, GREEN SAUCES, GUACAMOLE, PICO DE GALLO, COLESLAW, NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED. WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDRCOOKED A POTENTIALLY HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. RAW STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH OUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTANERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

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

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

MUST NOT USE TINTFOIL AS A LINER INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRUSH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTED. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ON WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2617392 ON 05/13/25. #55. OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND IN MOP BUCKETS NEAR THE MOP SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS APPROPRIATELY TO ALLOW TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE. #55. OBSERVED THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE NOT FUNCTIONAL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/HOLDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED BINS/BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MANAGER ELEVATED ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE STANDING FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

OBSERVED THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE NOT FUNCTIONAL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/HOLDER.

OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND IN MOP BUCKETS NEAR THE MOP SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS APPROPRIATELY TO ALLOW TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE.

3-304.14//OBSERVED ORANGE WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

5-204.12//WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINE CONNECTED TO LOBBY DRINK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

6-201.11//NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON MALE AND FEMALE GUEST/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED PORK BELLY IN WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE AND BLUE MOLD. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS VALUED AT $20. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED

NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF SET UP/IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOLUTION MEASURED AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS VERIFIFY SANITIZING SOLUTION AND CORRECT PPM IS DISPENSED WHEN SETTING UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY EMPTIED COMPARTMENT, REFILLED BASIN AND FOUND THAT THE SANITIZING SOLUTION IS NOT BEING DISPENSED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY ADD THE SANITIZER TO THE CORRECT PPM OR USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING UNTIL DISPENSER AT SINK IS SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BLACK AND PINTO BEANS, PICO DE GALLO, SLICED LIMES, PANEER CHEESE TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. ALSO NOTED PAR COOKED GROUND BEEF, STEAK, CHICKEN TINGA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 70 LBS VALUED AT $270 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED ORANGE WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINE CONNECTED TO LOBBY DRINK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON MALE AND FEMALE GUEST/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2589324 CONDUCTED ON 2/07/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. (58) NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.