JUN 15
2021
PASS · 0 violations
CHEPE'S TACOS.
Chicago Health Dept
2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
6 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jun 2021.
Last inspected Jun 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 8
2021
FAIL 4 violations
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE FREEZER AND BEANS IN THE REFRIGERATOR UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR COVERS AND MAINTAIN
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. The Consumer Advisory requirements should include: The Disclosure (asterisk) to a Foot note ("serve raw or under-cooked) and the Reminder.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SEP 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, AND KIT BUT IS MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM TRASH RECEPACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER.
DEC 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENT USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN IP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST KEEP PROBE THERMOMETER'S ONSITE AT ALL TIMES TO MEASURE HOT & COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
AUG 29
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT WERE COOKED AND/OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPPED/COOKED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
THERE WAS A YOUNG, SMALL UNDERAGED MALE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONLY AUTHORIZED PER CITY CODE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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AUG 17
2016
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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