MAY 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA MORELOS.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
5958 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 22, 2017 · passed with conditions
8 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 1 LB. COOKED STEAK 99.0F,2LBS. COOKED BEANS 113.5.F,2LBS. COOKED RICE 50.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW..APPX.5LBS.$15. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARDED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (BEANS,STEAK,RICE).MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY.OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE OF WINDEX GLASS CLEANER HANGING FROM A OVER HEAD SHELVING UNIT ABOVE A LARGE BUSS PAN OF TOMATOES STORED ON PREP TABLE.ALSO ,A CAN OF INSECTICIDE ON TOP OF 2- DOOR STAINLESS STEELE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO A CONTAINER OF FLOUR.PRODUCT WAS REMOVED FROM AREAS BY MANAGER DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO STORE CHEMICAL AWAY FROM FOODS AND CONTACT SURFACES AND STORE PROPERLY.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR STAINLESS STEELE REFRIGERATOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND INSTALL A CEILING IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,CEILING IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SPRAYER AT 3- COMP SINK.
DEC 122016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR BULK CONTAINERS EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM WITH WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE/ WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAY 62016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD/FOIL ON TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALSO RUSTY STORAGE SHELF UNDER GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS AND CHAR GRILL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK ,AND CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTH.
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.
AUG 282015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 62014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in rear storage areas, storage closet not clean, need detailed cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields were missing end caps in display cooler, must provide end caps to display cooler light shields.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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JUL 172013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN AND FILLED TO THE MAX WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI, FLIES FLYING ALL AROUND CONTAINERS, AND SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER CLEAN AND EMPTY OUT, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED CUTTING IN KITCHEN AREA,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BACK AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAINED,
APR 222013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTS AND HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL DRIPPING GREASE
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA, AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
JUN 182012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods in rear freezer stored in shopping bags. Instructed to store in food grade material bags.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to have detailed clean.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Corners behind sink in both toilet rooms not sealed. Instructed to walls in corners. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided or visible inside rear 2-door cooler. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Storage room not organized or maintained. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from walls and corners.
DEC 122011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG TACO, BURRITO, COOKED RICE, REFRIED BEANS, BEEF,CHICKEN ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.-------MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET (REAR AREA).---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
JUN 142011FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2011
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPERTOWEL AT ALL HANDSINK.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN LOG BOOK (SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORTS ETC.) FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW BRICK WALL AROUND DINING AREA AND RAW WOOD DOOR (BOILER AND STORAGE ROOMS) IN REAR 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.---------MUST INTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.
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. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOFED LIGHTBULBS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOPSINK FAUCET.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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