TORTILLERIA ATOTONILCO, INC

1707 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant (Wholesale)

15 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 28, 2024

   0 infractions

2. CanvassAug 21, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 FLIES WERE NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON THE MAIN AND 2ND FLOORS. OBSERVED APPROX 15 COCROCHES IN THE BACK COOKING AREA UNDER SECOND FROM THE LEFT LARGE COOKING TANK. OBSERVED AT LEAST 10 FLIES IN THE CONTAINER WITH MASA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • LARGE FOOD CONTAINER NEXT TO THE COUNTER SERVICE AREA WITH OPEN MASA AND AT LEAST 10 FLIES NOTED IN IT. APPROX 100 LBS OF MASA WORTH $75.00 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVER TO PREVENT PEST COMING TO THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • APROX 30 INDOOR REFUSE RECEPTACLES ARE OVERFLOWING WITH TORTILLA RESIDUES, MASA. NO COVERS, ATTRACTING FLIES AND OTHER RODENTS. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND CEILING LOCATED IN REAR COOK AREA PEELING OVER LARGE OPEN TANK WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2568517 DATE 12/14/2022 NOT CORRECTED: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
     • NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 12-14-22, REPORT # 2568517. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
3. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 14, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2565949 DATED: 10/26/22, WITH RE-INSPECTION DATE OF 11/02/22, AND ADDITIONAL EXTENSION GRANTED UNTIL 12/12/2022; #55 FOUND UNSEALED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE FLOORS CEILINGS AND WALLS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INTSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT VIOLATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
4. ComplaintOct 26, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
     • FOUND FOOD HANDLERS PACKAGING READY TO EAT TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING AND SOILED PANELS IN CEILING OVER COUNTER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2472639 DATED:1/13/21 NOT CORRECTED; #55 FOUND CEILING LOCATED IN REAR COOK AREA PEELING OVER LARGE OPEN TANK WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION. #55 FOUND UNSEALED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE FLOORS CEILINGS AND WALLS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #57 FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
5. Complaint Re-InspectionJan 13, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND CEILING LOCATED IN REAR COOK AREA PEELING OVER LARGE OPEN TANK WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND UNSEALED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE FLOORS CEILINGS AND WALLS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND STORAGE UPSTAIRS NEXT TO WASHROOMS CLUTTERED UNABLE TO SEE WALLS. MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
6. ComplaintJan 11, 2021

   11 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
     • FOUND FOOD HANDLER PACKAGE READY TO EAT TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT 43 F. ALSO NOTED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 46 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND STORAGE UPSTAIRS NEXT TO WASHROOMS CLUTTERED UNABLE TO SEE WALLS. MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND CEILING LOCATED IN REAR COOK AREA PEELING OVER LARGE OPEN TANK WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND UNSEALED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE FLOORS CEILINGS AND WALLS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
   • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
     • FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. MUST POST SUMMARY REPORT IN CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
7. ComplaintJun 17, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN FLOOR OF DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON SPILLS OF PRODUCTION FLOOR DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO RETAIL PREMISES.
8. ComplaintAug 3, 2016

   2 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • RESEAL/REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR IN SERVICE AREA.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • CLEAN FLOORS IN CUSTOMER SERVING AREA UNDER DISPLAY RACKS.
9. CanvassDec 22, 2015

   2 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • NOTED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB FIXTURE BROKEN IN THE LADY'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
10. CanvassDec 2, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN FRONT RETAIL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
11. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 10, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN REAR PRODUCTION/PREP AREA WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, CAUSING STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. SOME DUST ACCUMULATION NOTED ON ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND REPLACE
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS
12. ComplaintNov 30, 2012

    7 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS, EXCESSIVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS). FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS AT FINAL STAGE OF PRODUCTION LINE (TO COUNT, MAKE PLIABLE, AND PLACE IN PACKAGING). INSTD TO MINIMIZE SAME. INSTD TO USE PROPER TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT USING BARE HAND CONTACT TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT PRODUCT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE ANTS (APPROX. 10) CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PRODUCTION AREA. ALSO NOTED NUMEROUS FLY STRIPS WITH DEAD FLIES SUSPENDED FROM CEILING AND DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED FOOD (MASA, TORTILLAS, CORN). REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND IMPROPER FLY STRIPS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTD TO USE APPROVED PEST CONTROL DEVICES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN REAR PRODUCTION/PREP AREA WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, CAUSING STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. SOME DUST ACCUMULATION NOTED ON ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.
13. Short Form ComplaintDec 12, 2011

    0 infractions

14. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 22, 2011

    0 infractions

15. CanvassJul 15, 2011

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRY/DELIVERY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AND SIDE AREAS APPROX 1/4 INCH AREA ACCESSIBLE FOR RODENT ENTRY. MUST REPAIR.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. SPRAYER AT 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR,NOT ABLE TO STAY OPEN,AND NO FAUCET. MUST INSTALL FAUCET AT SINK AND REPLACE SPRAYER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN ON PREMISES,AND FLOORS NOT SEALED (CRACKS/OPENINGS). MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND SEAL ALL FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS NOT CLEAN-DEBRIS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS IN UNUSED WASHROOM ON 2ND FL,AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.