Food Safety Report: Taqueria Jarabe, 749 S Western Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

749 South Western Avenue, Chicago, 60612 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 21, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed water temperature at hand sinks in north prep area at 66. 7f,toilet room at 69. 8f and mopsink at 67. 8f. Must have hot running water at a minimum of 100. 0f. Must repair and maintain. (priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying device at hand sinks in prep areas and dish washing area. Paper towels were provided during inspection. Must provide and maintain at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

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

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 50 or more live small flies,flying around premises,and in basement on walls as well. Could be condusive due to standing black foul smelling waste water in basement hot water /furnance area. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/21/21. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

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

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from fryers,grill table,walk in cooler shelving units.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed a large amount of black foul smelling standing sewage water in sub-basement hot water tank/furnance area. Not able to gain entry into area due to the standing water. Must remove standing water repair and maintain. (priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room. Must provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in hall way outside of toilet room,hole in wall behind door in rear storage area on 2nd fl.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases throughout.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.

Source: chicago.gov