FEB 4
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA BRITO'S.
BEAT. 45/100
4101 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 4, 2020 · passed
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15- SLOW DRAINING OF THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
JAN 282020FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2020
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED. COS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND NO ASTERISK ON THE FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU. MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND ASTERISK THE FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SLOW DRAINING OF THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WINDOW SILL. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND PERSONAL BELONGING(SHOES,CLOTHES,BLANKET,BAG,BICYCLE) ALL OVER THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AREAS FOR THE PERSONAL BELONGING ONLY)NOT IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2301012 DATED 7/12/19. #49, 4-602.13- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COOLER GASKETS TO REMOVE GREASE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN. #55,6-201.11- FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN. #55,6-501.114- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON UPPER STORAGE ABOVE THE REAR HAND SINK DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS,RICE,SALSAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
GREEN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COOLER GASKETS TO REMOVE GREASE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON UPPER STORAGE ABOVE THE REAR HAND SINK DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
MAY 112018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) AROUND REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NOV 202017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER OR CHILDREN GOING TO THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A BASEBOARD/COVING 4" THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES HELPING HANDLING THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
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NOV 132017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE IST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MANAGER CALLED HER BROTHER IN LAW DURING INSPECTION TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CARLOS AVILA ARRIVED ON SITE AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMPT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRETCED FROM REPORT #1995927 DATED 3/17/17 #32-FOUND FROZEN AND NOT FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. #43-WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER OR CHILDREN GOING TO THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES HELPING HANDLING THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
MAR 172017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY READY TO EAT HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FROZEN AND NOT FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 122016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found black mold like substance around sink faucet in bathroom sink. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must install back flow device on utility sink. Found 1 stopper for 3 compartment sink. Instructed must provide 2 additional stoppers to properly wash, rinse, sanitize.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Must provide stem thermometers.
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