Taqueria Huentitan Restaurant

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in kitchen with deep stains and cuts. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by resurfacing by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leak under sanitizing sink of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board surface with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed manager to replace or refinish.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners throughout prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as liner in the walk-in cooler. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items in the basement area. Instructed manager to remove items.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat in container with water. Instructed to thaw under continous water or store in refrigeration with an ambient temperature of 41.0f or below.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean grease from front end of oil grease container.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the prep coolers and the 3-door upright cooler in the cooks line area. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found ice scoop being stored inside a dirty container. Must store ice scoop in a clean location protected from sources of contamination or inside machine with scoop handle out of ice.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found broken gaskets on the 3-door upright cooler in the cooks line area. Instructed management to repair or replace gaskets.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floor tiles missing grout in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed management to regrout the floor tiles and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area, rear food storage areas and above walk-in cooler. Must repair replace and maintain. Observed peeling paint on walls in the basement dry food storage area. Must repaint and maintain. Walls and ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting inside walk-in cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 2 drawer freezer next to the deep fryer.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle was provided in the women's washroom. Must provide.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must remove plates and bowls from on top of shelf of hot holding units away from public or provide a barrier.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from all prep and grill tables lower shelving units in front & rear prep areas,walk in cooler shelving units.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 3- door glass reach in cooler and prep cooler in front prep area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from fryer cabinets,grill tables,interior of ice machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from floor under,around,along wall bases in front prep area,juice prep area and in paper storage basement.must repair or replace loose floor tiles in juice prep area,in rear 1st fl. Storage area under 2- door reach in freezer.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall bases in front & rear prep area ,stained ceiling tiles in front & rear prep area & juice prep area,damaged wall in juice prep area under hand sink & behind prep cooler in front prep area.must seal gap in lower wall under 3- comp sink.must clean dust build up from light shields in 1st fl. Rear storage & juice prep area,dusty ceiling tiles and ventilation units in dining area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light at hood of cooking equipment in front prep area.must repair or replace cracked light shield in front & rear prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow device on mopsink.must repair or replace urinal in poor repair.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for reach in cooler .

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rear table storage shelf rusty, instructed to remove the rust.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the front and rear prep area cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor behind the rear cooking area not clean, instructed tp clean/remove grease.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall not clean in rear dish area, instructed to clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles thru-out, instructed to replace. Also clean all ceiling light shields,and reseal rear dish /storage area walls.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dry storage areas. Must clean.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored on shelving units. Clothes etc. Must remove.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT IN REACH IN COOLER IN JUICE DRINK AREA.MUST REPAIR LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN JUICE DRINK AND DINING AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL BASE IN JUICE DRINK AREA..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA

Potentially hazardous food properly thawed

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing of frozen raw chicken and leg of lambs stored inside of 4 large plastic bins filled with water sitting on prep table in rear prep area.must unthaw food properly under running cold water,microwave or refrigeration only.product is still semi frozen to the touch.product placed in walk in cooler to continue to unthaw properly.(serious 7-38-005a)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of more than 30 live small flies flying around premises,on walls and ceilings in rear storage area,juice drink area,basement,men's and women's toilet room and 4-6 live large flies in same areas .also 4- live indian meal moths in window sill in front food prep area and in and around boxes of peppers stored in basement.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/5/14(serious 7-38-020)

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1385350 5/28/14 not corrected #30-must label food storage containers and cooked foods in coolers.must label desserts with proper info given.#31-must not reuse food bags must provide food grade storage bags and containers.#32-must remove rust from shelves of prep tables,grill tables,shelving units.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 3- door glass reach in cooler & prep coolers,walk in cooler.#33must clean grease and food debri from grill tables,prep tables,all shelving units,wheel bases of all equipment,meat slicer,fryer,reach in coolers.#34-must clean grease and food debri build up on floor along wallbases,under & around cooking equipment.must seal gap between floor and wall base under 3- comp sink.#35-must repair or replace loose wall bases & gaps in wall tiles in front prep area,hole in front entry door panel.must scrape and paint peeling

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove foil from shelving unit in reach in cooler in juice drink area.must repair loose splash guard at hand sink in rear prep area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose floor tiles in juice drink area.must clean floor in basement food and paper storage area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lower wall near rear door,stained ceiling tiles throughout,loose wall base in juice drink area..must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls outside of toilet rooms and door leading to rear prep area

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST NOT REUSE FOOD BAGS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS & RUSTY DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR REAR 1ST FL. AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALLBASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES & GAP IN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,HOLE IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR PANEL.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR & WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POT STORAGE AREA,DRINK STATION AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA.LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA,FITERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK & LEAKY FAUCET,ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1353852 7/25/13 not corrected #32-must replace stained and pitted cutting boards,and chipping wire shelving in reach in coolers. #33-must clean hooded area above cooking equipment front cooking area of restaurant.#34-must repair threshold at bottom of front door. #35-must replace stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.must repair and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers and cooked foods in coolers.must label desserts with proper info given.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must not reuse food bags must provide food grade storage bags & containers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelves of prep tables,grill tables,shelving units & rusty door of walk in cooler.must repair or replace chest freezer lid in poor repair rear 1st fl. Area,worn door gaskets on 3- door glass reach in cooler & prep cooler,walk in cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease & food debri from grill tables,prep tables,all shelving units,wheel bases of all equipment,meat slicer,fryer,reach in coolers,interior of ice machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease & food debri build up on floor along wallbases,under & around cooking equipment.must replace damaged & missing floor tiles in walk in cooler.must seal gap between floor & wallbase under 3- comp sink.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall bases & gap in wall tiles in front prep area,missing wall tile under 3- comp sink,missing wall outlet behind cooking equipment in rear prep area,hole in front entry door panel.must remove rust from interior panel of walk in cooler door & walls.must scrape & paint peeling paint on walls in rear pot storage area,drink station area.must clean food debri from walls throughout prep areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shield in rear prep/dish area.loose light shield above cooking equipment in front prep area & clean light shields.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease & dust build up from ventilation vents in front prep area,fiters at hood of cooking equipment.must repair or replace slow drain at front prep area hand sink & leaky faucet,adjust faucet handles at hand sinks in men's & women's toilet room to stay on longer.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained and pitted cutting boards, chipping raw wood shelf in rear kitchen area, and chipping wire shelving in reach-in cooler

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean hooded area above cooking equipment front cooking area of restaurant,

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must repair threshold at bottom of front door,

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tile throughout premises,

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: More light is needed in first floor walk-in cooler and and in basement storage areas

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained and pitted cutting boards, chipping raw wood shelf in rear kitchen area, and chipping wire shelving in reach-in cooler

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tile throughout premises

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: More light is needed in first floor walk-in cooler and and in basement storage areas

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair slow draining hand sink front prep area

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Wooden storage shelves not maintained in basement storage room. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and repair ceiling in basement storage rooms.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside both prep coolers in front prep area. Instructed to install thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all food handlers must have proper hair restraints.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted chest freezer door in rear storage (right side) with exposed insulation in poor repair. Instructed to fix or replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain exterior surfaces of grease dumpster at rear outside area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal opening/gap between floor tiles and wall under 3 compartment sink.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint behind storage shelves in the basement (soda storage).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide splashguard or divider between exposed hand sink and prep table cutting board or remove prep table cutting board.-------must clean, remove worn out caulking and recaulk behind 3 compartment sink in rear.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles above washroom hallway.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment sink (right side) in rear prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR JALAPEÑO PEPPERS IN VINEGAR STORED IN THE THE BASEMENT.---------NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED AS FOOD COVER AT STEAM TABLE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE TOP OR COVER FOR FOOD STORED AT STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.--------NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.--------STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.-----------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE FLOOR BASEBOARD BY REAR EXIT DOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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. INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMENS (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.