JAN 7
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA LA ESTRELLA INC.
EAT. 100/100
4808 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 7, 2015 · passed
Passed all 7 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
7 passed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELF UNDER THE WHITE MICROWAVE SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.ROUGH / UNEVEN SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PIPE ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID PIPE.LEAKAGE DOESN'T EFFECT FOOD PREPARATION,EVEN THOUGH HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE MACHINE START TO SHOW SIGN OF MINERAL BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING WALL TILES BY THE SWING DOOR THAT GOES TO KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT WATER LINE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY TO THE WATER LINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF CDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED ON PREMISES.IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
APR 112014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER MISSING (X1). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HORCHATA MACHINE NOZZLE WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLES AND WATER DAMAGED IN CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
MAR 182014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER MISSING (X1). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HORCHATA MACHINE NOZZLE WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLES AND WATER DAMAGED IN CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
MAR 272013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR OF PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
APR 102012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in front counter area under coffee station not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls/ceilings that had exposed wallboard/plaster outside kitchen area, and bathrooms, shall be repaired/sealed.
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AUG 22011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving, and ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, bsmt storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Exposed plaster in rear kitchen ceiling, shall be repair/sealed, walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning(detailed).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) not clean need detailed cleaning.
SEP 272010PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2010
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR,SALT,BREAD CRUMBS,FLOUR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND AND 3 COMPT SINK. CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND WITH CONDENSATION. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND CONDENSATION AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE CEILING (DRY WALLS)TO PROTECT THE DRY FOODS FROM ANY DUST,CONTAMINANTS STORED IN THE BASEMENT.
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. CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT,OLD CAN OF PAINT, OLD CLOTHING AND PIECES WOODS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ,DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENTS/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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