JAN 16
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROSAS TAMALES #2.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
3314 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 16, 2015 · passed with conditions
5 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TAMALES), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE AVAILABLE AND ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED FOOD NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE SAME.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED FOR STOCK TO ELEVATE PRODUCT 6 INCHES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
JUL 102014FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2014
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE DUE TO TWO FREE STANDING BURNERS WITH LARGE STOCK POTS OF BOILING LIQUID IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK. MANAGER MOVED BURNERS OVER MADE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED 15 CASES OF DICES TOMATOES, BAG OF ONIONS AND BOXES OF FRESH JALEPENOS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN GARAGE. GARAGE IS ALSO USED FOR CAR. GARAGE IS NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOM OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE BOTTOWM OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NEXT FREE STANDING BURNER WITH LARGE POT USED FOR COOKING. SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED ON EACH SIDE OF HAND WASH SINK TO PROTECT FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR TO GARAGE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVFED FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CONCRETE BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR OF CLOSET IN BASEMENT CLOSET UNDER STAIRS UNCELAN. CLEAN FLOOR OF BASEMENT CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS OF BASEMENT CLOSET UNDER STAIRS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN WALLS OF BASEMENT CLOSET.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED THERMOMETERS THATS ARE ACCESSIBLE AND EASY TO READ. CHECK THERMOMETERS OFTEN TO INSURE REFRIGERATORS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLOSET UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT CLOSET TO DETER AND INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
JUL 232013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT COUNTER WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FLAT TOP GRILL AND 1-BURNER UNITS NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
DEC 312012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 31
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEFROST AND CLEAN THE TWO CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP AROUND THE TOP NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THEM TIGHTLY. CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN THEM. CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN THE PREP AREA BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS SOME PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT CEILING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER, REACHIN COOLER,BOTH TWO REACHIN COOLERS.
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FEB 32012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. LABEL THE LARGE SUGAR CONTAINER IN THE BACK PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE TWO CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP AROUND THE TOP NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THEM TIGHTLY. CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN THEM.
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 THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
JAN 192011FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2011
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET THAT EXTENDS TO EACH COMPARTMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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