CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at MR. TACO MEX, INC. in an inspection dated 04/07/2023.
Situated at 10656 S TORRENCE AVE, the establishment is part of South Deering's active food service sector. The South Deering area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation related to pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: Pic Doesn't Have a Certified Food Managers Certificate.must Provide and Maintain.(priority Foundation 7-38-012)(cos). The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.
The second violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: Observed No Certified Food Manager on Duty While Tcs Foods Are Being Prepared,handled and Served Such As (eggs,potato,tongue,ham,etc)must Be on Site at All Times.manager Arrived on Site at 10:00 A.m.(cos)(priority Foundation 7-38-012)(citation Issued). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.
The third violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: No Bare Hand Contact with Rte Food or a Pre-approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed - Comments: Observed Bare Hand Contact By Male Food Handler Observed Him Put Shreeded Lettuce Into a Foam Container with His Bare Hands. Instructed to Use Utensils ,gloves or Deli Paper.product Was Discarded By Handler.(cos)(priority 7-38-010)(citation Issued). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.
The fourth violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Soap at Hand Sinks in Front Prep Area While Food Is Being Prepared. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/07/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHL PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED; APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BEEF IMPOPERLY THAWING IN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER NOT COVERED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.; CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST REMOVE ASTERICK FOR FULLY COOKED MENU ITEMS AND PROVIDE CORRECTED MENU REFLECTING CONSUMER ADIVSORY. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005); FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS AND BUCKETS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS BEVERAGE FOOD PREP AREA- SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER NEATH PREP TABLE,ON LOWER SHELF AT MOTOR AND TABLE OF SODA MACHINE.MAIN PREP AREA-INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER AND GRILL TABLE.MIDDLE PREP AREA-INSIDE OF DRIP PAN ON BACKSIDE OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF,ON LEDGE OF MOTOR AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ON TOP OF BOXES OF SODA ON POP CADDY.DISH WASHING AREA-BEHIND GREASE TRAP,ON LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE CABINETS.REAR PREP AREA-ON A BOX STORED ON SHELVING UNIT,INSIDE OF LINEN CABINET,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF DISH STORAGE RACK,COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO GRILL,INSIDE LOWER SHELF OF 1-EYE STOVE.ELECTRICAL CLOSET-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET-ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELF.REAR HALLWAY-MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND CLUTTER.CHAIR STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO. A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER TODAY'S REINSPECTION 4/20/23. (PRIORITY 7-38-020(A); NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FRYERS, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, HOT HOLDING STATION INCLUDING SHELVING, STORED COOKWARE,UED AND UNUSED REFRIGERATION , CABINETS NEAR ICE MACHINE, UNDERNEATH POP DISPENSING STATION AND STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES,GRILLTABLES THROUGHTOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN TROFT.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR. MUST ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING HOLES UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AS WELL AS HOLES IN FURNACE ROOM . OBSERVED BROKEN AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY .INSRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH HOOD.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.; PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS); CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,POTATO,TONGUE,HAM,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:00 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED); NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT BY MALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED HIM PUT SHREEDED LETTUCE INTO A FOAM CONTAINER WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS ,GLOVES OR DELI PAPER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY HANDLER.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED); ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS); ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT MIDDLE PREP AREA HAND SINK AT 44.4F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED TO 104.4F(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED); ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A CHAIR,GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND A BAG OF TORTILLA CHIPS ON SINK BASIN NOT ABLE TO ACCESS SINK TO WASH HANDS. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED BY INSPECTOR DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION); PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS. COOKED BEANS IN A POT ON THE STOVE AT 86.7F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 20LBS. $20.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED); PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1 OZ COOKED POTATO AT 59.0F STORED INSIDE OF PAN WITH TORTILLA STRIPS ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.10Z. $1.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION); CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005); TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER USAGE OF TOXIC ITEMS SUCH AS SEVERAL TOSS PACKAGES OF RODENTICIDE SCATTER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE OF COFFEE STATION,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET. MUST REMOVE RODENTICIDE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. (PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED); THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS AND BUCKETS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 500 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS BEVERAGE FOOD PREP AREA- SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER NEATH PREP TABLE,ON LOWER SHELF AT MOTOR AND TABLE OF SODA MACHINE.MAIN PREP AREA-INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER AND GRILL TABLE.MIDDLE PREP AREA-INSIDE OF DRIP PAN ON BACKSIDE OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF,ON LEDGE OF MOTOR AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ON TOP OF BOXES OF SODA ON POP CADDY.DISH WASHING AREA-BEHIND GREASE TRAP,ON LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE CABINETS.REAR PREP AREA-ON A BOX STORED ON SHELVING UNIT,INSIDE OF LINEN CABINET,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF DISH STORAGE RACK,COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO GRILL,INSIDE LOWER SHELF OF 1-EYE STOVE.ELECTRICAL CLOSET-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET-ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELF.REAR HALLWAY-MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND CLUTTER.CHAIR STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO. A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A); CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON A YOUNG FEMALE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA HANDLING CUPS OF COFFEE AND SILVERWARE ,SERVING THE PUBLIC.EMPLOYEE TOLD ME IT WAS HER DAUGHTER THAT WAS HELPING OUT.INSTRUCTED ONLY EMPLOYEES ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED); CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD SUCH AS (ICE) DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED A 16 OZ. BOTTLE OF PROTEIN DRINK EMBEDDED INSIDE OF ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.BOTTLE WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.AS WELL AS A CONTAINER OF TORTILLA STRIPS WITH A COOKED POTATO STORED INSIDE OF PAN WITH.POTATO WAS REMOVED.MUST STORE FOODS SEPERATE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AS WELL.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED); CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Observed no splash guard in place at hand sink located adjacent to 2 compartment sink drainboard. Instructed to provide to prevent contamination.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CASES OF POP STORED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM , INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.; IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed ice scoop stored inside of ice bin with ice. Instructed to store scoop in clean container while not in use.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FRYERS, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, HOT HOLDING STATION INCLUDING SHELVING, STORED COOKWARE,UED AND UNUSED REFRIGERATION , CABINETS NEAR ICE MACHINE, UNDERNEATH POP DISPENSING STATION AND STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES,GRILLTABLES THROUGHTOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED DRAIN LINE PIPE FROM WALK IN COOLER DRAINING WATER ON TO FLOOR AS WELL AS PIPE DRAINING WATER ON TO FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST ADD EXTENSION TO DRAIN LINE PIPE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN,LEAKY PIPE IN FURNACE ROOM.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR. MUST ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING HOLES UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AS WELL AS HOLES IN FURNACE ROOM . OBSERVED BROKEN AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY .INSRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN TROFT,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ADJACENT HALLWAY NEAR REAR PREP AREA AND CHAIR STORAGE AREA.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH HOOD.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY . MUST REPLACE.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE..
Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
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