Chicago
51
YOUR CALL

Taqueria LA Cantera

4309 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
51/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for food temperature

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2016-05-06
Pass Rate
57%
3 failures
Score
51/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2016-05-06)
Failed 3 inspections (2016, 2014, 2014)
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 16×
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2016-05-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BULB AND CEILING FIXTURES.

2016-04-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 45.6F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER:...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. NO SANITIZER WAS AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE 100 PPM CHLORINE TO SANITIZE THE DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOL...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT WAS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547560 ON 11/4/15 NOT CORRECTED: 37 - TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BULB AND CEILING FIXTURES.

2015-11-04 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, STAINS. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

2015-09-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE SOUTH WALL BY THE HEATER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

2014-12-02 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLSHGUARDS ON EXPOSED HANDSINK. OBSERVED CEMENT BLOCKS HOLDING UP LEGS OF 3 COMARTMENT SINK. CEMENT BLOCKS MUST BE PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED VENTS WITHIN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED TILE WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TILE WALL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK AVAILABLE. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. OBSERVED ONLY 2/3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PURCHASE 3RD STOPPER IN ORDER TO FILL ALL 3 COM...

2014-11-26 Fail License
7
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FAUCET FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLSHGUARDS ON EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CEMENT BLOCKS HOLDING UP LEGS OF 3 COMARTMENT SINK. CEMENT BLOCKS MUST BE PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED VENTS WITHIN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONLY 2/3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PURCHASE 3RD STOPPER IN ORDER TO FILL ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS AND WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING ITEMS, DISHES, AND UTENSILS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK AVAILABLE. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.

2014-09-11 Fail License

No violations found.

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