SEP 9
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RAYMONDS TACOS.
BEAT. 18/100
2653 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 9, 2020 · passed
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jul 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 12020FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2020
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING LABELS ON THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (DICED TOMATOES, COOKED BEEF ETC.) LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER, IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DATE MARKING LABEL FOR ALL TCS RTE THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, FLYING AROUND AND ON THE CARDBOARD BOXES. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED ON THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE FRONT GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT FOODS(LETTUCE, TOMATOES, SALSA, ETC. IN REACH IN COOLER, NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED BY WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F, OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOULATION WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR CEILING VENTS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH OUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES NEED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 102019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2019
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO RROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, ALONG WITH DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA NOT MAINTAINED(HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN)TURN HOT WATER ON AT SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT FOODS (LETTUCE, TOMATOES, SALSA, ETC)IN REACH IN COOLER, NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHAL BE CONSUMED,SOLD, OR DISCARDED BY WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F,OR LESS FOR A MIXIMUM OF 7 DAYS MAXIMUM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOULATION WHEN HOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE REAR P-TRAP AT THE HANDSINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE P-TRAP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR CEILING VENTS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYES WITH OUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES NEED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (52.8 F) OF COLD HOLDING PREP STATION COOLER BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (DICED TOMATOES, LEAFY GREENS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 45.5F-47.1F IN ABOVE COLD HOLDING PREP COOLER STATION. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS TO BE HELD AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 14LBS, VALUE $10.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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DEC 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL A SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 202017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 132017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT PREMISES AT REAR DINING AREAS,BASEMENT, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE DISHWASHING AREAS, AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 142016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR CUTTINGBOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK. ALSO CLEAN REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
JUL 302015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUL 30
2015
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON FRONT 2-DO0R COOLER AND CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES..
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAFF WASHROOM AREA. PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOCKED DOOR IN BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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