Taqueria

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-30-17 REPORT #2009556 #22 NO CHEMICAL STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 MANAGER ARRIVED FROM STORE WITH TEST STRIPS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. BEANS 156.3 DEGREES, BEEF 38.5 DEGREES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

EMPLOYEE USING BARE HAND TO COOK AND SERVE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. NO GLOVES ON SITE. EMPLOYEE PURCHASED GLOVES CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT BATHROOM HANDBOWL TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE. CRRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF GARBAGE. EMPLOYEE STATES HE LEAVES GARBAGE IN THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYE TO PROVIDE ENCLOSED METAL CONTAINER TO DISPOSE OF GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO LEAVE POSTED NONCOMPLIANCE SUMMARY FOR ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AND A SOAP BOTTLE WITH ONLY WATER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AND ADEQUATE SOAP IN THE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE BOUGHT SOAP AND REPLACED PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM DURING RE-INSPECTION. CR...

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1931633 DATED ON MAY 26, 2016; 18-GAP FOUND ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR DOOR LEADING INTO A CAR STORAGE FACILITY GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH, MUST REPAIR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVEN...

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPPED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZ...

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

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE STAINS AND CHIPPED SURFACES ARE PRESENT. CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THOUGH OUT. ACCUMULATED DUST...

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP IN FLOOR. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS BEING USED FOR GRILL LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PROPANE TANKS. FREEZER IN REAR CAR GARAGE. MUST MOVE INTO RESTAURANT SPACE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PICK UP HAM WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, WHITE TISSUE PAPER, TONGS OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

GAP FOUND ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR DOOR LEADING INTO A CAR STORAGE FACILITY GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH, MUST REPAIR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 4 LARGE FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM AND IN DINING ROOM. MUST EL...

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, MGR STATES THE DUMPSTER WAS STOLEN OVER A WEEK AGO. MUST CONTACT COMPANY AND REQUEST A REPLACEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE STAINS AND CHIPPED SURFACES ARE PRESENT. CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THOUGH OUT.

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP IN FLOOR. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

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

OBSERVED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AND IN PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE MICROWAVE, REFRIGERATOR, AND ON SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT USE CARDBOARD IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

OBSERVED KNIFE RACK, LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CEILINGS AROUND VENTS THRU OUT PREMISES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, OBSERVED READY TO EAT CILANTRO (USED FOR CONDIMENTS ON TACOS) TOUCHING AND STORED IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO RAW BEEF THAT IS UNCOVERED. VISIBLE SIGHS OF RAW JUICES ON CILANTRO. CILANTRO DISPOSED OF AND DENTATUR...

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

FLOOR IN CORNERS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME 6 INCHES.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO USE TOILET ROOM WHICH IS IN REAR AND HAVE TO WALK THRU PREP AREAS TO ENTER.

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

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

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

FOOD STORED IN THE COOLER IS NOT LABELED, DATED OR ORGANIZED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON PROPER FOOD LABELING AND STORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NO SANITIZING WIPES SET UP, INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO SET UP A SANITIZING RINSE AT THIS TIME.

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. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN WHERE...

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN MINI VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER VENT.

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 FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TURNED OFF AT ONE COMP PREP SINK DUE TO LEAKAGE; REPAIR LEAK AND RESTORE WATER.

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

FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: HAIR RESTRAINT AND APRON AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS WHILE PREMISES IS...

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WAT...

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WINDOW SILLS,FILTERS AT HOOD,GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

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.OBSERVED COOLER,PAPER GOODS IN REAR CAR REPAIR GARAGE...

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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS IN STORAGE COOLER.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, GRILLS, BOTTOM PANELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALL.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT REAR PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSED SINK, AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.