JUL 10
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA EL BOSQUE.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
3046 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 10, 2023 · passed
1 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jun 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PROIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK; REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 102022FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2022
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PROIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR; MUST PROVIDE WITH A CONTRACT FOR SERVICE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR THE TESTING OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE (TRASH CAN) WITH A LID IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FOR THE DISPOSAL OF TRASH; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR PROVIDE A CONTRACT FROM THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR LIGHT SWITCH IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM ON THE WALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS NOT CONNECTED; MUST BE CONNECTED AND WORKING AS REQUIRED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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