FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS GATE K4 T3 in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/14/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS GATE K4 T3 in an inspection dated 04/14/2023.

Located at 11601 W TOUHY AVE in the Edison Park area, the establishment serves the local community. The Edison Park neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned pest control. Inspectors documented: Thermometers Provided & Accurate - Comments: Instructed to Provide and Maintain an Accurate,visible Thermometer Inside the 2-door Prep Line Cooler Located Next to Deep Fryer at Front Prep Area.. 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 concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Observed Stained Cutting Boards Stored on Hanging Rack in Rear Dishwashing Area. Instructed to Resurface or Replace the Cutting Boards and to Maintain.. 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. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The third violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Intructed to Detail Clean the Dust Build-up on Storage Racks in Rear Dishwashing Area and to Maintain.. 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 fourth violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training - Comments: Observed Some Expired Food Handler Certificates Provided on the Premises.must Provide Current Certificates for All Food Handling Employees.. 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.

Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/14/2023 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.