JAN 29
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA EL PILON.
EAT. 84/100
8121 S PULASKI RD · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 29, 2013 · passed
3 of 4 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
12
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NEED TO INVERT THE SPOONS AND FORKS IN FRONT HOLDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT COOLER.COOLER STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FRYER AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NEED TO COVER (TILE) NEW FLOOR RISER BEHIND COUNTER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT NOT WORKING IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
APR 92012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER(WALK-IN)STORAGE RACKS NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, GRILL,AND GRILL DRIP TRAYS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER 3 COMP. SINK. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL BEHIND REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.3 COMP. SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AND P-TRAP IN RESTROOM LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NOV 302011FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2011
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. MUST CORRECT.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. LEAKS AT ALL P TRAPS, AND GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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