Chicago
40
BEAT

Taqueria LA Mexicana

815 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-06
Pass Rate
68%
3 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-06)
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2022, 2013)
Sanitation issues found across 60 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 60×
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2025-05-06 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD BUILDUP UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2024-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE MAT BEHIND THE BAR WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2024-01-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (TACOS, CHICKEN, BEEF) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICA...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS O...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE MAT BEHIND THE BAR WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO PACKAGED CHEESECAKE SLICES IN THE DISPLAY COOLER ON THE FRONT COUNTER, NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND WITH MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, ...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND IN-USE COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS, PANS, ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. THE INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE IMMERSION OF THE LARGE...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE LOCATED IN THE ULITITY SINK. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2023-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH CHICKEN AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-0...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP STATIONS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME AREAS.

2022-08-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-06-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDSINK IN COOKING AREA AS REQUIRED. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR FOOTNOTE IDENTIFYING ALL FOOD ITEMS OFFERED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. (SEE EXAMPLE FORM GIVEN TODAY DURING INSPECTION)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TWO DEAD MICE ON BASEMENT FLOOR; MUST REMOVE. ONE OBSERVED BY THE SUB PUMP AND THE OTHER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER ON THE LEFT SIDE TO REMOVE GREASE AND TOP AREA OF STOVE TO REMOVE SPLATTER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 17, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #37 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN RE...

2021-03-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT BAR HAND SINK.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 5LBS. OF COOKED RICE AT 54.3F DATED 3/16/21 INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN LABEL(FLAN).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT BAR LIQUOR DISPLAY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST RE-CAULK HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT BOTTOM OF STAIRCASE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-11-29 Pass Canvass
1
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A FEW PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME, DATE AND TIME ON PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

2018-07-18 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL DEDICATED, EXPOSED, HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/ BAR AREA, WITH ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, HOT & COLD WATER, AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-06-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
6
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed food not protected in walk in cooler, prep cooler, and 2 door cooler. Observed raw foods such as eggs, raw beef, and raw chicken stored about ready to eat foods such as soups, cooked chicken, and vegetables. Instructed must properly store al...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Observed bowls used as scoops, resting in bulk containers (for sauces, pasta, etc.) Must properly stored all utensils outside food product, or replace with scoops with handles upright, out of food product, to prevent contamination. Must maintain same...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cardboard used as a liner in the bottom of ice chest freezer in rear of kitchen. Must removed cardboard. Instructed all surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed excessive ice build up inside ice chest freezer in rea...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive dirt and debris build up on floors in basement dry storage area. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Font prep area has prep coolers, cook line, and 3 compartment sink in bar area. Must install a dedicated exposed hand sink in front prep/bar area.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed wash cloths improperly stored on counters throughout kitchen. Must store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

2017-05-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR AND PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2016-11-15 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE NEEDS CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

IN BASEMENT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND OPENING AT BASE OF WALL ADJACENT TO STAIRWAY NEEDS REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. RESTROOM VENTILATION IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NEED REPAIR.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

2016-02-08 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD SPILLS AND AT GRILL.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-03-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE UP RIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

2014-04-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER,AND BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN FRONT FAN GUARD (2 DOOR COOLER).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT FANS DUSTY IN BOTH RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.

2013-11-05 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN SIDE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2013-02-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND A KNIFE FOR SERVICE BEING STORED BETWEEN A PREP COOLER AND A STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, AND STORAGE SHELVES OF USED UTENSILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, WALL AT CHIP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2013-02-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNIG WATER IN ESTABLISHMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND 3 PREP SINK FULL WITH WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZER HOT WATER WHICH EXHAUSTED HOT WATER SUPPLY. TANK RECOVERED AT END OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO...

serious Other

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

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER NO DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND A KNIFE FOR SERVICE BEING STORED BETWEEN A PREP COOLER AND A STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, AND STORAGE SHELVES OF USED UTENSILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, WALL AT CHIP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2012-09-05 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COOKED FOODS IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER DOORS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WALK-IN COOLER DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (BOWLS) STORED IN RICE, BEANS. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.

2011-11-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OPEN BAGS OF PINTO BEANS NOT IN CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER/LID.

minor Sanitation

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. CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE IN REAR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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.LOWER WALL AT RIGHT SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN POR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

2011-06-01 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL COOKED/PREP FOODS- RICE,MEATS ETC IN PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER,(FIFO)

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ONE MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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 REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

2010-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DISHES BEING WASHED AND RINSED ONLY- MUST SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMP. SINK-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED & PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELLED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNCOVERED FOODS MUST EITHER BE STORED IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD STORAGE BAGS, NO BOXES OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT BLACK SHELVES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILLS, TABLES COOKING EQUIPMENT SITS ON, CAN OPENER AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDENEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR BY STAIRS DRY. CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT SECTION OF BASEMENT WHERE WASTELINE PIPE IS LOCATED.

critical Pest Activity

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR RIGHT BOTTOM SECTION OF OUTER FRONT MAKING ITTIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WASTELINE PIPE IN FRONT SECTION OF BASEMENT(UNDERNEATH DINING ROOM AREA)WHICH IS FROM REAL ESTATE BUSINESS NEXT DOOR LEAKING AT JOINT ONTO FLOOR. NO FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THIS PIPE SEALED/REPAIRED AND TO CLEAN & SANITIZE A...

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61
Super Wayne'S Barbecue and Cajun Inc.
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Lindys and Gerties Original
18
Greek Prime

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