Food Safety Report: Taqueria Nuevo Jalisco, 4011 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

4011 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, 60639 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 7, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperature such as 3lbs of beef at 45. 2f, 5lbs of dice chicken at 46. 8f and 3lbs of butter at 57. 4f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 11lbs at $95. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: found ready to eat tcs foods in refrigerator not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the freezer and 2 door cooler in the front and rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is leaking when water from three compartment is drained. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed handwashing sink in the front prep area draining very slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust build on ventilation vents in front prep area and rear storage area. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed missing light sheild in from area. Instructed to replace

Source: chicago.gov