MAY 14
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA 5 DE MAYO.
EAT. 81/100
2415 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 14, 2021 · passed
8 of 10 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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 202020PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2020
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS FOR USE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
AUG 272019FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2019
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Observed cutting boards with deep grooves. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
See violation 60
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed nonfunctioning lightbulb in hood over grill. Instructed to repair and maintain functioning lights.
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.
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 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 92015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST HAVE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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 142014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 14
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE,
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