JAN 27
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DE MUCHO GUSTO TAQUERIA.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
5606 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 27, 2014 · passed
7 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR ON SHELF MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS/POTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE,DEEP FRYER,FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 172014FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2014
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISHWASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED.WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER INDIVIDUALLY IN EACH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENTS IN REAR PREP AREA,WATER COMING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AIR GAP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR ON SHELF MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS/POTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE,DEEP FRYER,FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 242013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, storage pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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OCT 12012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2012
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID WIDE OPEN, WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND SURROUNDING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER WITH NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 557646 DATED 11/28/11.#30-FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #33-INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE, UTENSILS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES,WITH RICE, FLOUR,SUGAR,SALT,SPICES ETC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTSINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SEAL ALL THE HOLE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM (WITH DUST BUILD -UP).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
NOV 282011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 28
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior panel of ice machine, sink, cooking equipment, prep table, utensils and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in prep area, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to remove worn ceiling tile. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace faucet or repair to prevent leak.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not visible inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
JAN 102011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Utensils, sinks, coolers, exterior of cooking equipment and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor under and behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor iniside walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in areas not sealed. Instructed to repaint walls.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Adequate light not provided in storage area. Instructed to install light fixture.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unecessary articles not working stored on premises. Instructed to repair or remove ice machine and soda dispenser from premises.
JUN 12010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2010
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD IN THE COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED
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. SCREEN DOOR IN EXIT DOOR IN BAD REPAIR,MUST BE FIXED
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. SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN MUST BE CLEAN,KNIFE RACK UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED; MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED
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. WALLS IN COOKING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEANED; SMALL HOLE ON WALL OPPOSITE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR MUST BE SEALED
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD FOOD
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT,MUST BE PLACED IN A CORNER AWAY FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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