Food Safety Report: El Azteca, 5011 W Fullerton Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

5011 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, 60639 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 2, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels in employee washroom in basement. Instructed hand drying provisions shall be provided at all handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site paper towels provided for handwashing sink in basement priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at handwashing sink in employee washroom in basement. Instructed soap shall be available at all handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site soap provided for handwashing sink in basement washroom. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) consolidated with above violation citation issued

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no visible thermometer in cold holding units, in walk in coolers and one door refrigerator in kitchen. Instructed to provide visible thermometers in all cold holding units.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed opening on side of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed scoop on surface of sugar in container. Instructed to store in use utensils with handles above the top of food and container in between uses.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed pots not inverted during storage. Instructed during storage all pots and pans shall be inverted during storage to prevent contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed can opener tip with food debris on tip. Instructed to detail clean can opener and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed towels used as shelf liner on unsealed wooden shelf in front prep area, instructed to remove towels as shelf liner nonfood contact surfaces shall be smooth for ease of cleanability. Instructed to smoothly seal wooden shelf for ease of cleanability. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in coolers and freezers. Instructed to obtain adequate shelving to elevate food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed small metal garbage can used for storing sugar in rear storage area. Instructed to provide food grade storage container to store sugar.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no backflow prevention device on ice machine in basement and coffee machine in front prep area. Instructed to install backflow prevention devices so that they can be easily located and serviced.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no toilet tissue available in employee washroom in basement. Instructed toilet tissue shall be available at all times in all washrooms. Corrected on site toilet tissue provided for basement washroom. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom in basement. Instructed to provide and maintain covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom in basement.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed hole in wall in rear storage in area next to circuit breaker. Instructed to smoothly repair hole in wall for ease of cleanability.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no mechanical ventilation in unisex employee's washroom in basement. Instructed to install and maintain mechanical ventilation in unisex employee washroom in basement.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed dust on ceiling vents in men and women's washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov