DEC 1
2020
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA CORAL, INC..
BEAT. 46/100
3414 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 1, 2020 · passed
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 212020FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH A PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND KEEP LOG BOOK ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A FURNACE CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
JAN 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, PORK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CILANTRO BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, BLACK MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
DEC 272017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Observed inadequate facilties for both hot holding and cold holding stations. Instructed manager to provide adequate refrigeration units that maintains 40f or lower for cold foods and a steam table at 140f or more for hot foods. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (a)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
Observed no chemical test kit on site during inspection. Instructed manager to provide. Serious violation # 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed top surfaces of flat top grill in poor repair, rust and stained surface. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed deep grooves and stains on cutting board in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed gaps around copper pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to seal area. Maintain at all times. Seal edges and corners along rear exit door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed missing ceiling tile in closet adjacent to rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed unfinished plastered walls throughout food prep and dish washing areas. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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