TAQUERIA AMIGO CHINO 2.

OBSERVED MALE COOK HANDLING TORTILLAS AND BREADS WITH BARE HANDS PLACING THEM ON THE GRILL TO MAKE BURRITOS AND TACOS THEN ADDING THE TRIMMINGS SERVING TO THE CUSTOMERS ALL USING BARE-HAND-CONTACT WITH THE READY-TO-EAT FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED,COS

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PEST PROOFED APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR HAN WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

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. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2050187 ISSUED ON 05-11-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #38 - FOUND MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD FLIES ABOVE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT.

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 37.2F) IN REAR AREA. NOTED COOKED RICE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 61.7F, 44.9F, 43.8F (WHICH WAS COOKED AT 9:00 PM LAST NIGHT 05/10/17). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS. . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 AN INCH GAP/OPENING AND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS (REAR AND IN BASEMENT AREA).

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT MOPSINK AND IN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.------FOUND MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE

Observed 10 live cockroaches on site- found 4 in basement near dry storage and walk in cooler and 6 in kitchen near microwaves and near dish area. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1931392, dated 5-23-16: Violation 33-"Observed the front counter exposed handsink to have dirty, worn caulk with a black, mold-like substance under it. Instructed facility to removed, clean, recaulk, and maintain." Violation 35-"Observed the walk in cooler walls and ceiling to have a black, fuzzy mold-like substance in various areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Violation 36-"Observed the light above the basement ice machine to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield end to end and maintain." Violation 38-"Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for each compartment of the three compartment sink. Observed the three compartment sink to have various leaks at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Observed food at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 6.5lbs of beef tongue at 45.6f, 3.5lbs of cheese at 45.2f, 10lbs of cut tomatoes at 45.1f, 6lbs of chorizo sausage at 45.9f, 65lbs of beef at 45.1f, and 3.5lbs of chicken at 45.4f. Operator discarded and denatured said product, valued at $500 as stated by operator. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

Observed an employee handle the top of a torta with bare hands and without washing hands before doing so when returning from handling dirty dishes. Instructed facility that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods and to wash hands properly at every possible point of contamination. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(a).

Observed waste water pouring out of the top of the grease trap when one compartment is released from the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so leak is fixed and waste water is properly disposed of. Operator repaired during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

Observed ten small flies in the dining area above the dirt dish cart. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Observed one outside dumpster with a bend and damaged lid causing it to be unable to close tight fitting. Observed another dumpster propped up by overflowing garbage. Instructed facility to maintain dumpsters at all times so lids are closed and tight fitting. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Previous minor violations from report # 1609753, dated 1-14-16, not corrected: Violation 30- "INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN." Violation 34- "OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOORS TO BE WET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY." Violation 38- "OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING WATER TO SPILL AND POOL ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO LINE IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO DRAIN." Violation 45 (IDPH Foodhandler requirement)- "OUT OF COMPLIANCE, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

Observed the front counter exposed handsink to have dirty, worn caulk with a black, mold-like substance under it. Instructed facility to removed, clean, recaulk, and maintain.

Observed the floor under and around the cooking equipment and dishwashing area with dirt and debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Observed the light above the basement ice machine to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield end to end and maintain.

Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for each compartment of the three compartment sink. Observed the three compartment sink to have various leaks at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, PRESENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F TOP PART,AND BOTTOM PART OF TEMP OF 60F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:SHREDDED CHEESE,FRESH EGGS,CHORIZO ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED "UNIT HOLD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 49.6F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51F TO 52.1F; SLICED AND DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 50F.FOUR LINKS OF CHORIZO AT TEMP OF 47.9F;ALL MENTIONED FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,WHICH THIS UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP BETWEEN 50F TO 60F.FOUND STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER THREE DIFFERENT COOKED SAUCES IN EXTRA LARGE PANS:2-REDS,1 GREEN.ALL THREE SAUCES AT TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F-62F.AND 62.5F.INSIDE OF ONE OF THE RED SAUCE AN OPENED/SEALED GALLON OF MILK,WHICH TEMP OF THE MILK WAS 52.3F.FOOD PRODUCTS WERE COOKED YESTERDAY PER MANAGER STATEMENT.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 95,VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING MULTI USED UTENSILS:PLATES,GLASSES ETC AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS SET UP BY ME:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOLUTION,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:1-13-15,REPORT# 1482529 #32-NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALSO MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-6-15,REPORT #1482529(RE-INSPECTION) #35-OBSERVED WATER SEEPING THROUGH WALLS IN BASEMENT.PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

UP GRADED TO #29

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL LINE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPERLY STORE KNIFE AND MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR DISPLAY PREP COOLER,ALSO INTERIOR TOP LID LINER IS UNSEALED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL,AT SAME UNIT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN POOR REPAIR,PRESENTLY LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

BROKEN CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE SWING DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND APPLY CAULKING SMOOTHLY,SURFACE MUST BE:SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

UP-GRADED TO #29

OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.EVERYONE MUST USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TIN PREP AREA.

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 117.7F TO 130.2F,FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY AND WAS STORED ON TOP FLAT GRILL, WHICH WAS NOT TURNED ON.FOUND COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.6F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. POUNDS 35,VALUE 40. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND THREE PLASTIC BUCKETS UNCOVERED WITH FOOD IN IT,STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,UNDER AND BY THE CONDENSER UNIT. ONE BUCKET HAD ICE ON TOP THE FOOD THAT HAD LEAKED FROM CONDENSER UNIT.FOUND BREAD INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC BAGS,SOME OF THE BAGS HAD HOLES AND DIRTY WITH MUD STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO TRANSPORT BREAD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE COVERED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40,VALUE 40 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED BLACK TAR/ PEBBLES TO RESEALED FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE MENTIONED SURFACE;MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

BROKEN WALL UNDER WASHBOWLS INSIDE THE CABINETS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORED ON SHELVES WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS EMPLOYEE PERSONA ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT BY THE DOOR ENTRANCE AND CAUGHT 1 LIVE MOUSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR (ACROSS STORAGE) IN BASEMENT. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT REAR DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT AREA.----------NOTED WATER FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAIN LINE POOLING ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY EXTEND DRAIN LINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

NOTED DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE ON WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AND IN DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.