TAQUERIA LOS BARRILITOS.
3518 W 25TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
2 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK, PORK). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.
ALL INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALL WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
CLUTTER/PROPANE TANKS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
MAR 222013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER HAS DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING THE SHELF, REMOVE THE FOIL.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY FROM CLEANING OUT THE MAIN DRAIN, CLEAN THE FLOOR AND SANITIZE IT.
MAR 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA HAS AN AIR TEMP OF 60F; THERMOMETER INSIDE READ 70F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED OR TO ADJUST SO THAT UNIT MAINTAINS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED FOR INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND RAW BEEF AT 48F AND COOKED PORK AT 47.6F IN REFRIGERATOR MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2. INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING OF FOODS VIA ICE BATH--COOL FROM 140F TO 70F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F TO 40F WITHIN 4 HOURS. RECOMMENDED OBTAINING A THERMOMETER. OWNER DISGARDED MEAT VALUED AT $150.00 AND WEIGHING 30LBS. CITATION ISSUED FOR INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK (OBTAIN/PURCHASE); KNIVES LAYING ON TABLES (CLEAN AND USED; REMOVE AND WASH ALL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE BY MOP SINK WHERE NEEDED.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING (APRONS)& HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MAY 22011FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.MUST PROVIDE A CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,MISSING SINK STOPPERS,SUMP PUMP LID,LOWER VANITY IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SIGNS FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS IN REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,MISSING IN TOILET ROOM,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING & TILES IN TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL WINDOW TRIM & SILLS IN DINING AREA.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DINING AREA.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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