Chicago
70
YOUR CALL

Taqueria LA Siudad

5005 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
70/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
6
4 passed
Last Inspected
2012-05-10
Pass Rate
67%
2 failures
Score
70/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2012-05-10)
Failed 2 inspections (2011, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2012-05-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

2011-12-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
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.FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

2011-11-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDEN...

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.FOOD EQUIPMENT/COOKING NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

2011-04-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OPENING/HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

2010-11-02 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-10-25 Fail License
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMP AT 43.1F-MUST ADJUST THERMOSTAT TO ACHIEVE INTERNAL TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW-NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, ALL DEBRIS AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THIS AREA- NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, AND CAN OPENER BASE ATTACHED TO 3 COMP. SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL TRACES OF DRIPPED PAINT FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR CRACKS IN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RAW WOOD AROUND DOORWAY LEADING INTO BASEMENT. REMOVE DRIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS AT FRONT DOOR AREA. FINISH PAINTING WALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN REAR SECTIONS OF BASEMENT.

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