Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas

Chicago Health Dept

1738 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2012.

Last inspected May 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2012

Inspection history

MAY 10

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. GASKET OF REACH-IN COOLER LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD AT FRONT PREP ARA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

NOV 7

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.TWO MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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 UPPER PANEL/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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. BROKEN FLOOR TILES/MISSING AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AREA PREP.MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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.CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

JUN 6

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST STILL PROVIDE LID FOR SOAP DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MAY 23

2011

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND LARGE PAN GOAT MEAT-15 LBS, IN WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F ,DATED 5/22/2011, HOWEVER OTHER FOODS AT 40F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. OWNER DISPOSED OF FOOD. CDI

Critical Pest Activity

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. REAR DOOR AT BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM,1/4 INCH AREA. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2ND PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED-VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE FROM HOT WATER/COLD.ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR SOAP DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MAY 6

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTER LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA. AFTER BEING ABLE TO INSPECT BASEMENT, FOUND AN ICE MACHINE IN USE STORED IN IT, MUST EMPTY OUT ALL ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

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APR 27

2010

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER PREPARING FOOD WITH GAUZE AND AN UNCLEAN RUBBER FENGER GLOVE ON HAND COVERING AN OPEN CUT- MUST REFRAIN FROM HANDLING ANY KIND OF FOOD UNTIL WOUND IS COMPLETELY HEALED- CITATIONISSUED- CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. SOME GREASE NOTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF GREASE DUMPSTER. ALSO NOTED TRASH & DEBRIS ON STAIRS AND LANDING TO BASEMENT AND ON GROUND IN BACKYARD & AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER - MUST KEEP ENTIRE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GROUNDS CLEAN- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WHICH IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP TO DEEP FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTER LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, REPAIR ALL HOLES AND AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT IN WALLS AND RE-PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVINGS AND MAKE SURE ALL WALL BASES FIT TIGHT ALONG THE WALLS. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS

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