JUN 9
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA TACOREA INC..
EAT. 94/100
847 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 9, 2015 · passed
6 of 7 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT ABOVE THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT, SMALL, KIMCHI COOLER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2014
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
JAN 92014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 9
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OF FLOOR.
APR 52013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SOFT DRINKS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OF FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OCT 182012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES (KIM CHI AT COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA MUST HAVE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENT).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP SINK TO REMOVE GRIME FROM SINK STOPPER HOLDER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR UNDER THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REGROUT FLOOR JUST IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT FIRE DOOR. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOODEN FLOOR AT TOP OF STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AS WELL AS THE LAST TWO RAW WOODEN STEPS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD STAIRCASE RAILING AT BOTH SIDES OF THE STAIRCASE AT THE WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AT BULBS ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT SMALL COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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NOV 162011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.OBSERVED GAPS ON SIDE AND BOTTOM DOOR.ALSO MUST SEAL AROUND REAR DOOR FRAME.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND N0N-OBSORBENT MATERIAL.SERIOUS VIOLATIONS:NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
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. A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND COUNTER TOP.
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. REPAIR FLOOR AT TOP OF STAIRCASE THAT GOES DOWN TO BASEMENT
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.NEED TO SEAL HOLES AROUND WATER PIPE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK,ALSO NEED TO SEAL BOTTOM OF SHELF INSIDE THE CABINET,UNDER THE POP DISPENSER
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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. NEED TO PROVIDED THERMOTERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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