AUG 16
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HUARACHES MEXICAN.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
1611 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 16, 2023 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 272023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISHMACHINE, ICE MACHINE AND IN CLOSET FOR HOT WATER HEATER. APPROX 30-35 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FROM SIDE OF EQUIPMET, WHEELS, AND ALL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FROM HANDLES AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 302021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 30
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AT BOTTOM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND STOVE. CLEAN INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER, FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT ALL SINKS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST INSIDE OF THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
FEB 192020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOX OF VEGETABLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT COVERED OR INVERTED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TABLEWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PRE-WASHED AND CUT VEGETABLES STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND CALCIUM BUILDUP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 62020FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2020
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNATION 7-38-010
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 10 DOZEN EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURE 57.2F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKNG SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOX OF GINGER ROOT STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT COVERED OR INVERTED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TABLEWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PRE-WASHED AND CUT VEGETABLES STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND CALCIUM BUILDUP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, SLICED PEPPERS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED BEEF & RIBEYE STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SUGAR CANE IN NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER (DETERGENT CONTAINER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ANY FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKAGE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 262017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
MAY 232016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN THE DINING AREA AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE LOWER LEVEL. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND KEEP FLOORS DRY IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLERS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOK LINE.
SEP 102015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
SEP 10
2015
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS,MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE FOIL & PLASTIC FROM SURFACES IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYER,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,REACH IN FREEZER,ROLLING CARTS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER,AROUND EQUIPMENT & FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS & GREASE FROM WALLS BEHIND COOOKING EQUIPMENT & FILTERS AT HOOD,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
NOV 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER WHERE SOME GREASE OBSERVED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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