MAY 2
2013
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA LOS AMIGOS.
EAT. 81/100
3445 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 2, 2013 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE,CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SMALL STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
NOV 142012FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2012
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK'S PIPE UNDERNEATH HAS A HOLE IN IT AND WHEN THE WATER IS DRAINING IT GOES INTO A BUCKET.SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. SAME ISSUE WITH THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THE WATER GOES DOWN PROPERLY AT BOTH SINKS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FILTERS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM HAVE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THEM HAVE A HOLE IN THEM AND WHEN THE WATER IS DRAINING IT GOES INTO A BUCKET AT EACH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PIPES SO THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY IN BOTH SINKS. CITATION GIVEN -
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODERT HARBORAGE.
NOV 92012FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2012
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FILTERS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM HAVE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THEM HAVE A HOLE IN THEM AND WHEN THE WATER IS DRAINING IT GOES INTO A BUCKET AT EACH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PIPES SO THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY IN BOTH SINKS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODERT HARBORAGE.
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JAN 262012PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2012
PASSED
4 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. CLEAN THE VENTS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP IN THE PREP AREA.
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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM, FURNACE ROOM AND THE BACK STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SAME SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 312011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR INTERIOR OF HOOD LIGHT. PROVIDE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE.
OCT 192010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABLE COOKED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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 REMOVE FOIL FROM GRILL TABLE.
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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT.
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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL & BASE IN BASEMENT.
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