Chicago
18
BEAT

Taco & Burrito House

2430 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
11 passed
Last Inspected
2021-03-26
Pass Rate
65%
4 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2021-03-26)
Failed 4 inspections (2021, 2019, 2019...)
Sanitation issues found across 71 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 71×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety serious
2021-03-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-03-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT SNF DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEAATH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR DISHWASHNG AREA.MUST C...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDED ADEQUATE LIGHTINH.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/15/2019 REPORT#2288878 #47 OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING DRY FOODS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GR...

2019-05-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11 OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING DRY FOODS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCT...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET FOR THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER THAT DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAL.

2019-05-23 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11 OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING DRY FOODS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCT...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER THAT DO NOT PROPERLY SEAL AND ALLOW THE DOOR TO CLOSE PROPERLY. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND THE PREP TABLES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2288878 ON 5/15/19 NOT CORRECTED: 10 - 5-203.11: **PF** Handwashing Sinks- Numbers and Capacities MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. 38 - 6-501.111: **PF** Controll...

2019-05-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 44.6F, CUT TOMATOES AT 46.4F, CHEESE AT 44.6F, AND CUT/SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 44.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK TO A REMINDE...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CUT PRODUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATIO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 140 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, BOXES OF STOCK, STORAGE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AREA, FOOD PREP AREAS AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORI...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING DRY FOODS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO US...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER THAT DO NOT PROPERLY SEAL AND ALLOW THE DOOR TO CLOSE PROPERLY. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND THE PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #16, 38, 47, 48, 49, 55 FROM REPORT #2184627 ON 7/16/18 NOT CORRECTED: 16 - OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS INSIDE THE INC BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE,...

2018-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-03(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS INSIDE THE INC BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE PREP COOLER ADJACENT TO THE DISH WASH MACHINE: 75# OF SALSA 48.2F-51.1F, 5# CHEESE 51.5F, 1# REFRIED BEANS 50.2F, 5# CUT LEAFY GREENS 51.1F, 1/2# PORK 49.3F. THESE ITEMS HAVE A REPORTED VALU...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER DATE/DISPOSITION LABELING ON REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEAR THE WAREWASH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING INSPECTION. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WAS AT 47.6F. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE BY THE PIC ADJUSTING THE THERMOSTAT OF THE COOLER TO LOWER THE TEMPERATURE TO 43F PRIORIT...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE MANUAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST CLOSE GAPS ALONG BASE OF REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: THE FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES, THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, THE SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST REMOVE DEBRIS FROM WAREWASH MACHINE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE WAREWASH MACHINE AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE WATER, AND REPAIR ALL LEAKS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALLS IN THE 3 COMP SINK AREA, THE WALLS IN THE ONE COMMP SINK AREA, THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD, THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE H...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE EXCESS ARTICLES FROM THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR PROVIDING AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND ACCESSIBLE FLOOR, AND ORGANIZE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

2017-04-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER WORN DOOR GASKET,MISSING LOCK PLATES ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOORS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE ,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNI...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS AND ALL PARTS OF DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR DISH MACHINE AND UNDER PREP TABLE NEXT TO STOVE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK.

2017-04-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS HAND SINKS FOR HAND WASHING AND DISH WASHING.MANAGEMENT HAD TO TURN ON HOT WATER TANK DURING INSPECTION .HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RES...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS AND WATER DRIPPING FROM THERE ONTO ICE STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE.CLEAN ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND ON BOXES INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL CLOSET,ON LIDS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES,ON CARD BOARD BOX ON LOWER SHELF NEAR HOT PEPPERS AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AR...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER & WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAME,LOWER INTERIOR PARTS OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WALK IN FREEZER WORN DOOR GASKET,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,MISSING LOCK PLATES ON WOME...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,COMPRESSOR UNIT & SHELVING UNITS,BAR SHELVING UNITS,DISH RA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR DISH MACHINE AND UNDER PREP TABLE NEXT TO STOVE.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE,1 & 3- COMP SINK,WALK IN COOLER & THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FLOO...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE & 3- COMP SINK,FOOD PREP AREA,REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET

2016-12-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BEEF STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR BAGGIES,ZIP LOC ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR OF THE STOVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2016-03-15 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR PROVIDE NEW.ALSO THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE MIXER/BLENDERS RUSTY, NEED TO REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER AND REAR SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE MIXERS/BLENDERS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR ELETRICAL ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

2015-01-23 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FASTENED PROPERLY TO WALL.(LOOSE)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND 6 BURNER STOVE/OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN(INSIDE OVEN WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS). FOUND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(WORN/RUSTY SURFACES).REACH IN COOLER LOCATED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND WALLS OF CUSTOMER RESTROOM STALLS RUSTY ON BOTTOMS. MUST PAINT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK KNOBS AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH SHARP EDGES.(NEED TO BE REPLACED)

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. TOOLS, COATS NOT PROPERLY STORED, ETC. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS/TOP OF WALK IN COOLER.

2014-03-11 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust in kitchen prep area, and bar area shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clea, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crev...

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under cooking equipment, bar area, under ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling tiles in kitchen area not clean, need cleaning, ceiling tile by front counter no clean, need cleaning. Wall in walk in cooler, rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms, dining areas not clean, need cleaning.

2013-04-11 Pass Canvass
8
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS REAR STORAGE AREA

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA

2012-08-09 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

Can opener attached to prep table, utensils, sinks, interior panel of ice machine and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in prep area, storage area, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop stored on shelf in storage area. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.

2012-03-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

No hot running water under city pressure. Both toilet room hand sinks not provided with hot running water. Hot water temperature at 60.3 F. Instructed manager that sinks must have hot running water at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. man...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables, exterior cooking equipment, exposed hand sink in bar, can opener and three compartment sink not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in prep area and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

2011-02-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.--------MUST CLEAN, PAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE REACH-I...

minor Plumbing & 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...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING TOP OF WALK-I...

2010-02-03 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE RUBBER HOSES OR PIPING WITH BUILD-UP BEHIND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK OR SEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN REAR AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ...

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WA...

100
Cielito Lindo Restaurant Inc
100
Yummy'S Grill
55
Cafe Izalco
62
Senor Pan Cafe Inc.
32
Cousin'S Grill

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