Chicago
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El Novillo Taqueria Inc

7137 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626 · Rogers Park · Restaurant · High risk
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73/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
2 passed
Last Inspected
2011-12-22
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
73/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2011-12-22)
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
Chemical Safety minor
2011-12-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-12-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.FOUND AN INFESTATION OF LIVE COCKROACHES:OBSERVED LIVE SMALL/LARGE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT IN THE ...

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED I.E. INTERIOR FAR LEFT COM...

minor Chemical Safety

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.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

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 REMOVE CARTONS/PAPER USED FOR LINERS INSIDE THE 4 DOOR COOLER,REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE SAME COOLER,REPAIR D...

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.DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE STOVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP LINE COOLER, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CO...

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT,FURNACE ROOM AREAS REQUIRE ADETAIL CLEANING.

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.MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED,REMOVE/PROVIDE ACCESS TO INTERIOR CABINET OF EXPOSED HANDSINK FRONT SERVICE ...

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREAS,DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR ...

minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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 cle...

2011-01-06 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING ...

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST INSIDE MICROWAVE OVEN,RUST ON SHELF RACKS IN 4DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN ,EXTERIOR OF ...

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. CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

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