Chicago
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BEAT

El Taconazo Restaurant

5849 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629 · Chicago Lawn · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 9 of 19 inspections passed

Inspections
19
9 passed
Last Inspected
2015-10-07
Pass Rate
47%
7 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 7 inspections (2015, 2014, 2014...)
Sanitation issues found across 52 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 52×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2015-10-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING ON TO THE GROUND AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL PICK UP OR ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. PREMISES HAD THEIR TRUCK REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND C...

critical Pest Activity

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

VIOLATION MOVED TO VIOLATION 14, CDI SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 14.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOCK ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT COOLER, AND REAR FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR FRONT AND REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/PREP TABLES

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIMITED LIGHTS THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2015-09-30 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER @ AIR TEMPERATURE 50.3*F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ONLY UNCUT VEGETABLES,AND FRUIT ONLY NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNTIL REPAIRED. ELECTRICIAN ON PREMISES COOLER NOW 39.9*F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. CORRECTED AT THIS TI...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 4LBS PRECOOKED SALSA 49.8*F, 2LBS COOKED PORK, 10LBS CHICKEN COOKED 9/29/2015, 63.3*F, 4LBS CUT TOMATOES 48.7*F, AND 6LBS COOKED TRIPE 66*F.COOKED 9/29/15.26LBS VALUED AT $100.00 WAS DISPOSED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-3...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING ON TO THE GROUND AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL PICK UP OF ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGGIES/ZIPLOCK ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT COOLER, AND REAR FREEZER ,NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR FRONT AND REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/ PREP TABLES.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIMITED LIGHTS THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2015-06-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REAR KITCHEN COOLER AT 55.9*F NOT MAINTAINED, MUST MAINTAIN 40*F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION COOLER TAGGED DO NOT USE.

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRE-COOKED FROM JUN.3/2015 HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.CHICKEN 52.8*F,EGGS 53.6*F,GROUNG BEEF 53.4*F. PEPPERS, ONIONS IN OIL 52.8*F, TOTAL 156LBS VALUE AT $550.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION COOLER TAGGED WHEN REPAIRED MUST...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL ON FRONT WALL BEHIND JET SPRAY MACHINES, IN FRONT COOLER ON FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON THE FRONT JUICE BAR PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN VERY HOT, REAR VENTILATION NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALSO COOLER THERMOMETERS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE HALLWAY CLUTTERED WITH POP,OIL BLOCKING THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLACE ON STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.

2014-09-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. ALSO IN THE PREP AREA THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE REMOVE THE CARD BOARD AND THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES NOT ...

minor Sanitation

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

THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR HAS A ONE INCH HOLE IN IT. MUST REPAIR THE WALL.

2014-09-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND SEAL OUTER OPENING. 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE STOREROOM. ALSO FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES AT REAR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AREAS AND CONTACT...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. ALSO IN THE PREP AREA THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL THEM. MUST LA

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE REMOVE THE CARD BOARD AND THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES NOT ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DIRT AND DEBRI ON THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR HAS A ONE INCH HOLE IN IT. MUST REPAIR THE WALL.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE. AND MAINTAIN.

2014-03-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-02-26 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOW SERIOUS FROM REPORT 1305308 ON 05/28/2013.SERIOUS CITATION GIVER. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK. CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO R...

2014-02-24 Fail Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED. FOUND THE ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. UNIT IS NOW TAGGED, DO NOT USE THE ICE MACHINE. WHEN THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX OVER A LETTER STATING THAT FACT. FAX# 312-746 8040...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOW SERIOUS FROM REPORT 1305308 ON 05/28/2013.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK. CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INST...

2013-05-28 Pass Canvass
8
minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST, AND PAINT SA...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TA...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES MISSING UNDER REAR COOKING LINE. REPLACE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. ...

minor Sanitation

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

VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED A...

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR INTERIOR LIGHTS OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

2012-05-15 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AT BUS STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2011-11-21 Pass Complaint
4
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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. NEW TOPS NEEDED FOR DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT...

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLE...

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 UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

2011-06-01 Pass Complaint
5
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. WOOD SHELVES AT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELF. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL DRINK MACHINES AT FRONT COUN...

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 IN FRONT GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

2011-01-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION THE UPPER INNER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE WIT...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED(#18),FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, GAP AT...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. ALL ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. SHELVE AT DISH WASHING STATION IN NEED OF REPAIR. REPLACE BROKEN TILES, SEAL AREA UNDERNEATH TO PROTECT FROM WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES All foo...

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS I...

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 THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

minor Other

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 INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MU...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANIT...

2011-01-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
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. FR...

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. ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. ALL ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. SHELVE AT DISH WASHING STATION IN ...

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS I...

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 THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

minor Other

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 INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. M...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANIT...

2010-10-18 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2010-09-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-09-14 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

THE BACK SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR FRONT DOOR HAS A FOURTH GAP BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTD TO MAKE BOTH DOOR THGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROFFED, SERIOUS CITATION GIV...

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. ALL THREE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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. THE FLOORS AND RUBBER MATS IN GRILL AREA ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

2010-09-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA BY THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION 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

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. THE ...

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. ALL THREE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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. THE FLOOR AND RUBBER MATS IN GRILL AERA THICK WITH GREESE BUILDUP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

2010-01-05 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

100
Burger King #5495
100
Windy City Hot Dogs Inc
72
Hungry Boy
65
Gorditas San Marcos
49
Carmelo'S Taco Place

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