Food Safety Report: Huaraches Mexican Restaurant, 4231 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

4231 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, 60632 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 13, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in juice prep area. Must provide and maintain.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods in coolers such as 5-gallons cooked beans 46. 0f. 10lbs. Raw steak 48. 4f. 1. 5lbs. Cooked rice 49. 5f. 2lbs. Raw ribs 50. 2f. 6lbs. Cooked taco meat 48. 2f. 6lbs. Cooked pork 49. 6f. 24lbs. Cooked steak 56. 8f-62. 4f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 82. 2lbs. $390. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory reminder on menu of consuming raw or undercooked foods. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 2- door prep cooler in front prep area at 51. 8f with tcs foods stored inside a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired email letter. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label repackaged (desserts) foods on display for sale with info given.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on floor near entry rear door,rear storage area on floor next to walk in cooler,near shelving units,in basement under & in between clutter,on floor under chemical storage shelf,in between and on unused cooler & storage shelves in storage area,on ledge of booth seat in dining area. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/13/22. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1-2' gap along bottom of front door and along bottom and sides of rear garage overhead door. Must make doors tight fitting.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on storage shelves in rear area.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed grocery bags used for food storage in reach in freezers. Must use food grade bags for food storage.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must remove rust from lower shelf of rear prep table.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from pipes of cooking equipment,grill tables, fryer cabinets,prep tables,wheel bases of equipment.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace leaky faucet at rear 3- compartment sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls observed a massive amount of clutter in 1st fl. Rear garage area and basement storage areas.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must seal gap underneath counter top in front prep area. Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area and men's toilet room.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace missing light shields in rear dish washing area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment in front and rear prep areas.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed expired and no food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov