Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas

Chicago Health Dept

1812 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jan 2015).

6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2015.

Last inspected Jan 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2015

Inspection history

JAN 23

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ON FLOOR. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 GAP AT BOTTOM AND CORNERS OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BOTH CHEST FREEZER PANEL DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GRAFFITI ON THE MENS ROOM WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED THE 1ST LIGHT UNDER HOOD OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED. UTILITY SINK COLD FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS, ETC. ON FILE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

DEC 5

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GRAFFITI ON THE MENS ROOM WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED THE 1ST LIGHT UNDER HOOD OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

O0BSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN REAR SOUTH 2 DOOR COOLER REAR PREP AREA.

FEB 21

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NEED TO REPAIR WALL NEXT TO 3 COMP. SINK IN DISH ROOM. NEED TO REPAIR CEILING SIDE SEATING AREA, REAR DISH ROOM, AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMP. SINK.

APR 26

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FRONT REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 27

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, AND OPEN SEAMS. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PROVIDE VENT COVER IN MENS TOILET ROOM. FILTERS OF HOOD IN REAR WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. WALLS AND CEILING FINISHED WITH DARK (BLACK AND DARK BLUE) IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO FINISH IN LIGHT COLOR ONLY.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INTERIOR LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT INTERIOR HOOD ABOVE COOKING STATION. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LOOSE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.

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JUL 9

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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