Tortilleria Atotonilco, Inc

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 50 flies were noted during the inspection. Fly activity was noted throughout the facility on the main and 2nd floors. Observed approx 15 cocroches in the back cooking area under second from the left large cooking tank. Observed at least 10 flies in the container with masa. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity before re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Aprox 30 indoor refuse receptacles are overflowing with tortilla residues, masa. No covers, attracting flies and other rodents. Must provide tight fitting lids.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found ceiling located in rear cook area peeling over large open tank where food is prepared. Must repair and maintain to prevent physical contamination.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed previous core violation from report #2568517 date 12/14/2022 not corrected: found no food handler training on site. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all employees. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing and soiled panels in ceiling over counter service area. Instructed person in charge to clean/replace and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the previous core violations from report #2472639 dated:1/13/21 not corrected; #55 found ceiling located in rear cook area peeling over large open tank where food is prepared. Must repair and maintain to prevent physical contamination. #55 found unsealed cement floors throughout facility. Must provide floors ceilings and walls that are smooth and easily cleanable. #57 found no food handler training on site. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training. Instructed person in charge to bring all violations into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found ceiling located in rear cook area peeling over large open tank where food is prepared. Must repair and maintain to prevent physical contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found unsealed cement floors throughout facility. Must provide floors ceilings and walls that are smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found storage upstairs next to washrooms cluttered unable to see walls. Must clean organize and maintain to prevent pest harborage.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site. Instructed pic to provide and maintain at all times chemical test strips to test the sanitizing agent for the three comp sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbage receptacle located in womens washroom. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found storage upstairs next to washrooms cluttered unable to see walls. Must clean organize and maintain to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found ceiling located in rear cook area peeling over large open tank where food is prepared. Must repair and maintain to prevent physical contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found unsealed cement floors throughout facility. Must provide floors ceilings and walls that are smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for women's 2nd floor restroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floor of debris and flour on spills of production floor directly adjacent to retail premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Reseal/replace loose gasket on interior of 2-dr refrigerator in service area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in customer serving area under display racks.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted floors dirty through out. Must clean to remove spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the hot water knob fixture broken in the lady's toilet room. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in front retail area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in rear production/prep area with uneven surfaces, causing standing water in various areas. Instd to repair same so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on ceiling at rear of prep area. Instd to remove same. Some dust accumulation noted on attached piping of equipment. Instd to remove same and replace

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

Inspector’s note: Provide lightshields and endcaps for lights in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instd to provide mechanical ventilation in employee toilet rooms

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 live ants (approx. 10) crawling on floor in production area. Also noted numerous fly strips with dead flies suspended from ceiling and directly over uncovered food (masa, tortillas, corn). Rear door not rodent proof, approx 1/2 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to remove insect activity and improper fly strips, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and rodent proof door. Instd to use approved pest control devices. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in rear production/prep area with uneven surfaces, causing standing water in various areas. Instd to repair same so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on ceiling at rear of prep area. Instd to remove same. Some dust accumulation noted on attached piping of equipment. Instd to remove same and replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide lightshields and endcaps for lights in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instd to provide mechanical ventilation in employee toilet rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instd to do so.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRY/DELIVERY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AND SIDE AREAS APPROX 1/4 INCH AREA ACCESSIBLE FOR RODENT ENTRY. MUST REPAIR.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. SPRAYER AT 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR,NOT ABLE TO STAY OPEN,AND NO FAUCET. MUST INSTALL FAUCET AT SINK AND REPLACE SPRAYER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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.INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN.

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.FLOORS NOT CLEAN ON PREMISES,AND FLOORS NOT SEALED (CRACKS/OPENINGS). MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND SEAL ALL FLOORS.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS NOT CLEAN-DEBRIS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.

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. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS IN UNUSED WASHROOM ON 2ND FL,AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.