SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOS CORRALES TAQUERIA Y RESTAURANTE.

EAT. 96/100

2881 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 18, 2013 · passed

Clean record across 4 inspections. No failures, no critical violations.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
4 passed
VIOLATIONS
19
none critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 18
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE KNIFE HOLDER AND SOME OF THE KNIFE HANDLES ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDER.

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

THE SHELVING AROUND THE DISH AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE SURFACES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

THE FLOORS ARE WET, GREASY AND SLIPPERY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

FEB 24
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
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 FLOORS IN PREP AREAS (FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT).

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CURRENTLY USING BOTTLE CAPS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN STREET CLOTHES AND NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO STOP AND PUT ON APPROPRIATE ATTIRE (APRON AND HAIR RESTRAINT).

JUL 21
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
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 BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 DOOR WITH SLIDE TOP COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,RUSTY SHELVES IN 1 DOOR WITH TOP SLIDE COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN DISH RACK,1-EYE STOVE,DEEP FRYER,LID ON HORCHATA MACHINE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
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 STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL TILE BEHIND REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR CEILING OVER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD EXHAUST IN POOR REPAIR.

APR 15
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 SEAL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, FRYER, GRILLS, AND MICROWAVE OVENS.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK, AT DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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