MAY 20
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MEMOS TACOS INC.
EAT. 78/100
6322 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 20, 2015 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND MAIN PREPARATION TABLE AT KITCHEN WITH RAW WOOD. MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE AT BAR AREAS. MUST INSTAL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 292014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 29
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM LOWER SHELF OF 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND POP COOLER IN DINING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT BAR AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES NEAR VENTS IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MIDDLE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
MAY 292014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 29
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES AT BAR AREA,PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE BASES BEHIND COOLERS & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT BAR AREA.
MAY 222014FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2014
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 RODENT DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FURNANCE & HOLE NOTED IN WALL IN SAME AREA.ALSO FRONT REAR & SIDE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,SEAL OPENING IN WALL,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/22/14. (SERIOUS 7-38-020).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1354107 8/7/13 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST DATE AND LABEL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.#34 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.#41 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALLS.REMOVE,REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOS 7-42-090)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ALL PREP TABLES & GRILL TABLES.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,FAN GUARD COVERS IN REACH IN COOLERS & WALK IN COOLER,MEAT SLICER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR & FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER & HAND SINK.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES AT BAR AREA,PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ,MIDDLE STORAGE AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE BASES BEHIND COOLERS & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT BAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN MIDDLE STORAGE AREA(GAME TABLE,TOYS,CLOTHING) & POP/JUICE
AUG 72013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wall base and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall,
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NOV 72012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
OCT 262012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature of prep cooler at 49.2 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below during use. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirements during storage, preparation, display and service. Found cooked chicken 10 lbs at 50.2 F, cooked pork 10 lbs at 49.1 F and cooked beef at 49.3 F and various condiments and diced produces in prep cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 f or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $100, 30 lbs.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Meat slicer, exterior and interior of all cooking equipment and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside 3 door cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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