FEB 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE.
BEAT. 36/100
10148 S EWING AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 27, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES AND DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 OBSERVED TWO REACH IN FREEZER (WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE) LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REACH IN FREEZERS OR PLACE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, WALLS NOT SEALED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL) LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 82017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE ICE CREAM IS SERVED AND PREPARED AND MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA
FEB 282017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSSEVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ,TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE ICE CREAM IS SERVED AND PREPARED AND MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA
APR 202016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 20
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 152015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN STOVES,FILTER,AND DEEP FRYER,HASBOLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI8N EQUIPMENT
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS IN THE PREP AREA
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OF PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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APR 72015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSEREVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,COLD WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON FROM THE VALVE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN STOVES,FILTER,AND DEEP FRYER,HASBOLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI8N EQUIPMENT
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS IN THE PREP AREA
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OF PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
AUG 132014FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NO ELECTRIC DUE TO FIRE OBSERVED TWO BOX FREEZERS OFF INSTRUCTED NOT TO REFREEZE THE FOOD NEED TO DISPOSE OF THAWED CORN 15LBS, MASA 25LBS, AND 15LBS OF BEEF.FREEZERS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD PRODUCT 0*F OR BELOW.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA WHERE MASA BEEN THAWED IN FREEZER, AND SITTING OUT ON THE TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ALL MASA, CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. ALSO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BROKE OUT THE SIDE WINDOW, NOT RODENT PROOFED OR INSECT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDER 3RD. COMPARTMENT INTO A DISH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
OBSERVED FRONT RESTROOM HANDSINK CLOGGED , INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED/SANITIZED AND WATER REMOVED THRU-OUT PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED NO ELECTRIC IN THE RESTAURANT MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE RESTAURANT BBQ GRILL AND OTHER ITEMS NOT BEING USED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
SEP 132013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL MOP SINK AS PER CITY CODE.ALSO VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR TO VENT PROPERLY.ALSO MUST PROPERLY INSTALL DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOW DRAIN WITH AIR GAP.
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