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Taqueria LA Ciudad

3233-3237 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Mobile Food Preparer · Medium risk

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2 inspections on record — 2 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
0 passed
Last Inspected
2020-02-19
Pass Rate
0%
2 failures
Score
UNRATED
Failed 2 inspections (2020, 2020)
Most recent inspection (2020-02-19) was a failure
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Other issues found across 2 inspections
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
2020-02-19 Fail License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A RUSTED CAP FOR THE FRESH WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INLET THAT IS RUST RESISTANT AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ON VEHICLE RANGING FROM 84F-90F AFTER 1ST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS 1/4 FILLED. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER (110F) AT EACH COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE E...

2020-01-29 Fail License
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE PHYSICAL MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE PHYSICAL MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-303.11(A) OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER FOR UTENSILS ON MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS FOR EXTENSIVE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.12 OBSERVED NO FOOD RETAIL LICENSE NUMBER ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE THAT IS AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(A) OBSERVED NO COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS ON MFP FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON MFP TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A RUSTED CAP FOR THE FRESH WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INLET THAT IS RUST RESISTANT AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AND A SPLASH GUARD.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER TANK SIZE. WASTE WATER TANK MUST BE AT LEAST 50% LARGER THAN THE FRESH WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE WATER TANK THAT IS ADEQUATE IN SIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.16 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE SCREEN LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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