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Tamarindo Loco

3240 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
94/100

Clean record — passed all 5 inspections

Inspections
5
4 passed
Last Inspected
2017-03-31
Pass Rate
80%
0 failures
Score
94/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-03-31
No failures across all 5 inspections on record
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Sanitation minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Other serious
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Pest Activity minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2017-03-31 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE PREP TABLE. REPLACE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR,REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL THE GAP/HOLE AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE REAR AND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA ABOVE THE T.V. SEAL GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALLS ISIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS BESIDE...

2016-09-30 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found several items not properly labeled. Must label potentially hazardous foods (yogurt prepped in pitchers) with date; pre-packaged items (chips, nachos, etc) with business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found mail slot in front door in disrepair. Must repair mail slot door and maintain. Coving along base of wall near door in disrepair. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found faucet handle on sink in employee restroom in disrepair (Very difficult to turn handle to the left for hot water, although it does provide hot/cold water.) Must repair and maintain.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Found food handlers without hair restraints. All food handlers must wear hair restraints (hat, hair net, etc).

2015-02-05 Pass Canvass
1
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

2014-05-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD OR COVING AROUND REAR STORAGE ROOM.---------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND IN STORAGE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR PREP AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOE EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2013-11-25 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

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

(1)FRONT PREP COOLER LID DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH FOOD PREP AREA PROTECTION. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD OR VERTICAL SEPARATION. (2)MUST PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL BEHIND TOILET TANK IS POROUS . MUST SMOOTH WALL.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

(1)MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM .(2) MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FRONT EXPOSE HAND SINK .

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