SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TAQUERIA MARAVATIO, INC.

EAT. 79/100

2618 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 9, 2018 · passed with conditions

6 of 8 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jul 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT, CONTAINER IN SINK. ALSO NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE, PAPER TOWELS AT SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND HAVE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABLED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

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

CRACKED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MAR 17
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP, AND FRONT LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS IN SIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 17
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAG USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS(ZIP LOCK BAG). OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TOREMOVE RUST.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE 4 BURNER STOVE, CHAR GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA WALL WITH A HOLE IN IT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR ICE ROOM/PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

JUN 11
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF MEAT COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD FOR MEAT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN GREASE FILTERS OVER COOKING AREA FRONT.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED REAR WALL IN ICE MACHINE ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /REPAINT.

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FEB 15
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

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

COUNTERTOP UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

JUL 16
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 12
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER NEEDED FOR ADEQUATE STORAGE.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

SNEEZE GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT COUNTER FOR PROTECTION OF FOOD FROM THE PUBLIC.

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. LOGBOOK NEEDED FROM PEST CONTROL.

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.

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

WALL AT WATER HEATER DUCT TO OUTSIDE (HOLE) IN NEED OF REPAIR.

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

TOILET ROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ICE MACHINE MUST BE HARD PLUMBED. BACKFLOW DEVICE NEEDED. FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF COVERS.

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