TAQUERIA 5 DE MAYO.

Chicago Health Dept

2415 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

10 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected May 2021.

Last inspected May 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND TAMALES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FACUET WHEN THE WATER IN RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 20

2020

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS FOR USE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Food Temperature

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

SHELVING EDGE ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKING, PEELING AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE WADDED PLASTIC FOR STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

SEP 3

2019

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 27

2019

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed improper date marking. Instructed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods, prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours must be labeled with the date of creation and disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed cutting boards with deep grooves. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

See violation 60

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed nonfunctioning lightbulb in hood over grill. Instructed to repair and maintain functioning lights.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Observed incomplete food handler records on premises. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and keep their certificates on premises.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Previous core violation from 9/24/18 not corrected. 5-202.11 (A) OBSERVED A SLOW LEAK FROM THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090, citation issued.

SEP 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AND THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING RERIGERATION DOORS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11 (A) OBSERVED A SLOW LEAK FROM THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS--MAINTAIN.

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JUL 28

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LOOSE/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGTH SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. FOUND THE 2 LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR PREP ROOM HAND SINK(GREEN HAND SINK).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.FOUND MANY WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON TOP OF A PLASTIC TRAY AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

JAN 8

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX LID UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR WOODEN WOOD WALL PANEL AT THE SERVICE COUNTER ON THE COOKING SIDE SO AS TO BE FLAT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING IN THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.

JAN 9

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST HAVE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

JUL 14

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO MOP SINK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE,

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