JAN 21
2020
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DRY STRORAGE CLOSST. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
TAQUERIA MI LINDO DURANGO, INC.
Chicago Health Dept
9940 S VINCENNES AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2020.
Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
47
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
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. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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.
DEC 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
DEC 10
2018
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
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 51.0F. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-COS AT COST APPROX $ 90.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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 VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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
FEB 1
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 WEAR GLOVES,TONGS,SPOONS,SPATUALAS,ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER OF ARTICLES UNDER HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.MUST ORGANIZE AREA.
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MAR 21
2016
PASS 2 violations
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.
SEP 3
2015
PASS 2 violations
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.
NOV 14
2014
PASS 2 violations
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
FEB 24
2014
PASS 3 violations
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
APR 24
2013
PASS 4 violations
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.
APR 6
2012
PASS 4 violations
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.NEED TO REPLACE NOZZLE AT 3 COMP. SINK, LEAKING.
AUG 11
2011
PASS 4 violations
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 UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE ALONG SOUTH WALL.
JAN 20
2011
PASS 4 violations
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 BASEMENT. REMOVE CLUTTER NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 25
2010
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 7
2010
FAIL 3 violations
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTALL GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR ON 3-COMP SINK.
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