FEB 4
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA IGUALA.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
1131 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 4, 2016 · passed
8 of 12 inspections passed, 4 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 282016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 182015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.
NOV 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IS NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR STAND-UP REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 72014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER COVERED AS REQUIRED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IS NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR STAND-UP REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 62014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DAMAGE FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGE WALL NEAR TOILET ROOM . MUST REPAIR WALL.
JUL 242013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CUTTING BOARD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN INSIDE FRONT LIGHT SHIELD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
DEC 182012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE KNIFE HOLDER HAS PEELING PAINT AND HAS A TAPED UP CLEAVER IN IT. CLEAN AND RESEAL THE KNIFE HOLDER AND REMOVE THE UNSANITARY TAPE FROM THE CLEAVER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR PERIMETER IN THE REAR OF THE STORE IS DIRTY AND CLUTTERED, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER. FILL IN THE GAPS IN THE BASEBOARD OPPOSITE THE WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAINT THIS AREA SO IT CAN BE CLEANED EASILY.
MAR 292011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2011
PASSED
2 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. RAW WOODEN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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