FEB 10
2022
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BAJA EXPRESS INN TAQUERIA.
BEAT. 40/100
11128 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 10, 2022 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 32022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 152021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
FEB 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR
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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FEB 82019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
FEB 62019FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2019
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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
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.
48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.
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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