Taqueria Mi Lindo Durango, Inc
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2020-01-21 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DRY STRORAGE CLOSST. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
2019-04-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: COOKED BEANS 58.1F, COOKED BEEF 53.6F, SLICED TOMATOES 55.1F, SOUR CREAM 53.5F, COOKED CHICKEN 49.6F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $25 OF FOOD. A...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS AND NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
2018-12-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS,( TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER,( RICE,CHICKEN,ETC) HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT LABLED, WITH DATE MARKING PREPARED OR DISCARDED DATE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-12-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE. PRIORITY VIOLATIONS.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED (TCS) FOODS INSODE PREP COOLER PREPARED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. APPROX 12-LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 46.8F,COOKED BEEF WITH POTATOES 46.6F,50.F,COOKED CHICKEN,46.2F AND 3-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 49F, 2-LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 51...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS,( TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER,( RICE,CHICKEN,ETC) HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT LABLED, WITH DATE MARKING PREPARED OR DISCARDED DATE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER MAINTAINING A IMPROPER COLD TEMPERARURE OF 48.9F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON SITE THAT 41F OR BELOW UNTIL REINSPECTED. PRIORTY VIO...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS. MUST PROVIDE
2017-02-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/MANAGER USING BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING CUSTOMER SANDWHICH,( HAMBURGER).TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS, BREAD,LETTUCE,TOMATOES,CHEESE,ETC.INSTRUCTED MGR THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST WE...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER OF ARTICLES UNDER HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.MUST ORGANIZE AREA.
2016-03-21 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
2015-09-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
2014-11-14 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WOOD BARRIER PEELING AT REAR PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLR MUST INSTALL
2014-02-24 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
2 MISSING STOPPERS FOR SINK.MUST PROVIDE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR /INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
2013-04-24 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELF BELOW FLAT GRILL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN STOVE TOP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL AT EAST END OF GRILL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
2 LIGHTS OUT IN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO REPLACE.
2012-04-06 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
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.NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES FRONT.OBSERVED KNIFE BETWEEN WALL AND COOLER NEED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEEDD TO CLEAN TABLE STORAGE UNDER GRILL, CLEAN DRIP TRAYS UNDER STOVE AND GRILL. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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. NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER FRYER ON THE FLOOR.
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...
2011-08-11 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
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 INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS.
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 FLOORS UNDER FRYERS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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. REMOVE PROPANE TANKS FROM INSIDE PREMISES. REMOVE U...
2011-01-20 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN...
2010-01-25 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-01-07 Fail License 3 ▾
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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS ETC IN ALL AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER.
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...
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