JUL 31
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA KAIROS.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
5526 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 31, 2023 · passed
12 of 18 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Apr 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR REGISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LIDS MISSING ON BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND ELEVATE FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 19
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
APR 122023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2023
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE SPECIAL BREAKFAST MENU AS WELL AS LARGE MENU ON DISPLAY FOR WALK IN CUSTOMERS TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AIR DRYING AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION @ 50PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP STORED INSIDE OF HIBISCUS TEA IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL WITH LONG HANDLE FOR DISPENSING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED FOOD STRAINER STORED INSIDE MOP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID ITEM AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE 2DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.OBSERVED RUSTY PREP TABLE SHELVES AND RACKS WHERE KITCHENWARE IS STORED. IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS RAW AND COOKED (RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF) STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER AND ALL FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR PROPER STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSEREVED UNSEALED AND CHIPPING WOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAR 142022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (COOKED RICE). INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD SURFACE SURROUNDING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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OCT 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CHEESE 54.9F, SOUR CREAM 52.1F, BEANS AT 50.9F, BEEF 50.9F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
PREP COOLER IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005(A)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACE, SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FEB 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR REPSPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEANING SUPPLIES AS NOTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS UNDER REFIGERATION NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (SALSA, CEVICHE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS, 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS, STEAK). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VARIETY OF PRODUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, THAT IS OF A DURABLE, SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
JAN 172018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD AT THE CONDIMENT COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSLO CLEAN FLITERS.
JAN 42017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3-COMPARTMENT SINKS (2) ON SITE NOT MAINTAINED, EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO REPAIR SINKS AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF AT FRONT CASHIER LINE (EAST). INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN COOLER CONDENSOR LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO DRAIN PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN OR ATTACHED DRIP PAN.
MAR 212016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 12015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AT THE SIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, IE BAGGIES, ZIP LOCK BAGS ETC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE FRONT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 162014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LOWER RAW WOOD SHELF ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT SHELF, MUST MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZER).
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
FOUND CUSTOMERS USING THE TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
APR 82013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
IMPROPER SINGLE-SERVICE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE SALSAS (OLD MILK CONTAINERS). INSTD TO USE PROPER MULTI-USE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS PITTED WITH DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PRVODIE PROPER STOPPERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INTERNALLY FOR ALL COOLERS.
APR 182012FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2012
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. MUST CORRECT.
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 WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER STARTES HE'S WAITING FOR GAS TO BE TURNED ON.
* 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. MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION.
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