Chicago
41
BEAT

Taqueria El Tenampa

5315-17 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
41/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 5 inspections for plumbing & waste, pest activity

Inspections
5
2 passed
Last Inspected
2015-10-23
Pass Rate
40%
3 failures
Score
41/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2015-10-23)
Failed 3 inspections (2015, 2010, 2010)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
2015-10-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION IS WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE SAME. PROVIDE PROPER AIR GAPS FOR PIPES / DRAIN LINES AT BAR AREA.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS

2015-10-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

LIVE FLIES NOTED (OVER 40) IN BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREA. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WHICH INCLUDES RECENT SERVICE RECEIPT. CITATION IS...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. INSTD TO PROVIDE/POST CERTIFICATE AND HAVE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTD TO PROPERLY REPAIR/DESIGN SAME SO AS FAUCET TO EXTEND TO EACH COMPARTMENT OF SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION IS WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE SAME. PROVIDE PROPER AIR GAPS FOR PIPES / DRAIN LINES AT BAR AREA.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS

2010-05-19 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-04-23 Fail License
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.AIR TEMPERATURE OF REACH IN COOLER IS 50.5 F.

critical Plumbing & Waste

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

critical Pest Activity

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 ...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.

minor Sanitation

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.MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS O...

minor Sanitation

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.PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER,SMOOTH FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WALL OUTLETS,WALL TRIM,HOLE LOWER WALL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE IN PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

2010-03-18 Fail License-Task Force

No violations found.

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