BEAT

Baja Express Inn Taqueria

11128 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628 · Roseland · Restaurant · High risk

BEAT

40/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for sanitation, other

Inspections

2 passed

Last Inspected

2022-02-10

Pass Rate

29%

3 failures

Score

40/100

BEAT

What You Should Know

✓ Passed most recent inspection (2022-02-10)

⚠ Failed 3 inspections (2022, 2019, 2019)

⚠ Sanitation issues found across 8 inspections

⚠ Other issues found across 6 inspections

→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection

Types of Issues Found

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Sanitation critical 8×

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Other critical 6×

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Documentation & Training critical 6×

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Pest Activity critical 4×

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Plumbing & Waste minor 3×

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Facility Condition minor 3×

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Employee Hygiene critical 2×

Inspection History

2022-02-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

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No violations found.

2022-02-03 Fail Canvass

CRITICAL 8 ▾

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRI...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2021-04-15 Pass Canvass

3 ▾

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS ESP UNDER ALL TABLES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 7 STAIN/ SOLIED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REOLACE. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS( HOLES) IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES AND GAPS ALING WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEL/ REPAIR ALL AREAS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR INSECTS.

2020-02-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass

CRITICAL 2 ▾

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS ESP. AROUND THE ONE EYE STOVE.

2019-02-14 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection

CRITICAL 5 ▾

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT WHICH INCLUDES NECESSARY ITEMA OUTLINED IN POLICY,DISPOSABLE MOPS GLOVES,FACE MASK,AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRIS....

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

2019-02-08 Fail License Re-Inspection

CRITICAL 6 ▾

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS( EGGS,HAMBURGERS) SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

2019-02-06 Fail License

CRITICAL 8 ▾

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 52 RODENT MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

minor Other

48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

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