Taqueria LA Ciudad Inc
Mostly clean — 3 of 7 passed, one prior failure
2021-04-22 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSEREVD AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS & MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER & WALL TILE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN DINING AREA NEAR COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR PORCH.RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-10-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PROTECT FROM PESTS AND RODENTS. OBSERVED FRONT WINDOW BROKEN WITH GLASS MISSING AND NO SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRYWALL BEHIND THE TOILET AND THE HAND WASHING SINK STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNUSED BROKEN EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL ITEMS ON SITE AND IN THE OUTDOOR BACK AREA. ...
2019-10-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD(CHEESE) OUT OF TEMPERATURE(51.8F). TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW.MANGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 35LBS VALUED AT $65. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(TOILET ROOMS, PREP AREA, DINING AREA, BACK STORAGE AREA)AND APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WHITE FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTA...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PROTECT FROM PESTS AND RODENTS. OBSERVED FRONT WINDOW BROKEN WITH GLASS MISSING AND NO SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER BACKING UP INTO THE SINK AND WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRYWALL BEHIND THE TOILET AND THE HAND WASHING SINK STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNUSED BROKEN EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL ITEMS ON SITE AND IN THE OUTDOOR BACK AREA. ...
2019-03-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COOKED PORK, SHREDDED LETTUCE, SOUR CREAM) STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED....
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED WHITE BUCKETS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. SHALL USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WHITE BUCKETS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTIONS TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACES OF MULTIPLE COUNTERS AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A LIGHT COVER MISSING FROM UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING. A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM. 7-42-090
2018-10-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Must provide proof that all employees are aware of employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Must provide written clean up policy for clean up of vomit and diarheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Observed TCS foods in refrigeration without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed light out in rear of prep area. Observed no proper lighting in 2 door cooler in rear of prep area. Must provide, repair and/or replace. Must provide adequate lighting for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All Chicago food sanitation managers must provide proof of allergen training.
2018-03-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed exposed hand sink with hand sanitizer in place of soap. Instructed may not use hand sanitizer, unless hands have been washed with soap first. Instructed must keep soap (and sanitary means to dry hands) at hand sink at all times. Operator pro...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed all potentially hazardous foods and dry storage items without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must label all dry storage items with name. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed standing water in basement on floor. Must keep floors clean and dry. Observed excessive debris, dirt build up and clutter on floors under exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink in prep area. Must remove all items and elevate at least 3 i...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observed light out in rear of prep area. Observed no proper lighting in 2 door cooler in rear of prep area. Must provide, repair and/or replace. Must provide adequate lighting for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed food handler without proper hair restraint while handling food in prep area. Must provide proper hair restraints (hair nets, hats, etc.) for all employees while in food prep area. Must maintain same.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
2017-01-26 Pass License 6 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT(PANS, POTS, CONTAINERS) AND UTENSILS(SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE PREP COOLER. PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK.
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