MAR 26
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PICAZO'S TACO & FAST FOOD INC..
YOUR CALL. 73/100
3611 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 26, 2012 · passed
3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 MONTHS
since Sep 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
JAN 302012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY, ONE DESIGNATED AREA Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING AT BATHROOM DOOR
OCT 132011FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2011
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.NEW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED I.E. WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS FILLED THEN RELEASED FOUND THAT WASTE WATER IS BACKING UP IN THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT AND THE FAUCET TO SAID SINK IS NOT REACHING ALL COMPARTMENTS EVENLY AS REQUIRED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT BACKYARD,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
SEP 262011FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITH SOAP,HANDTOWELS ARE NEEDED AT FOOD PREP/3 COMP SINK AREAS FOR HAND WASHING-MUST INSTALL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED-MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT REAR DOORS,REPAIR BROKEN SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
provide 3 comp sink and drain-boards of sufficient size to permit the complete immersion of the largest utensils and each compartment of the sink shall be supplied with hot and cold running water. All said sinks shall have attached drain boards and shall be constructed of galvanized metal or better, suitably reinforced and of such thickness and design so as to resist denting, buckling, and sloped so as to be self-draining. The sinks shall be properly trapped and comply with all of the requirements of the municipal code. Manual Cleaning And Sanitizing Of Multi-Use And Drinking Utensils
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR AT REAR FOOD PREP MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG WEST WALL OF FOOD PREP,AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT BACKYARD,REMOVE HIGH WEEDS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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