Food Safety Report: PONCITLAN JALISCO #1 TAQUERIA, 4460 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

4460 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, 60639 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 6, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand sink in the rear dish washing 3 compartment sink area. Instructed to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, equipped with soap and paper towels next to the three compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

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

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must provide a splash guard on the right side of the kitchen/dish hand washing sink between the sink and prep cooler. Must provide splash guard in the rear prep hand washing sink berween the sink and prep table.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables and 3-compartment sink. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoops stored on top of ice machine in rear prep area. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusty food storage shelving in rear storage rooms. Must repaint or replace shelving.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no proof of food handlers certificates on premises. Must provide food handlers certificated for all employees who do not have city of chicago certificate.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no proof of allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must obtain this certificate

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2367112 from 04/13/2020. 10 observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks. Must provide and maintain signage for all hand sinks in prep areas and in wash room. 38 observed rear exit door with broken weatherstrip 1/4' inch gap at left bottom of mentioned door. Must make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry. 47 observed a torn door gasket inside of the refrigerator next to ice maker at rear food prep area. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket. 53 observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the washroom. Management instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle in the washroom. 55 observed rear storage tool room with clutter,boxes,etc. Must detail clean and organize and remove unnecessary items due to potential pest harborage. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

Source: chicago.gov