MAR 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA SABOR Y SAZON.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
2018 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 13, 2019 · passed with conditions
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS AT THIS TIME(EGGS,STEAK), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUTTER BUNS BEING STORED IN A GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/ BAG IE,BAGGIES, OR ZIPLOC.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF CONTENTS. MUST LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
DEC 22016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLAT TOP GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EQUIPMENT SHELF LOCATED UNDER THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 42016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE PREP COOLER REFRIGERATOR, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BINS OF RICE, BEANS AND SUGAR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON SHELVING LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BLOCKED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. BLOCKED BY A PORTABLE COOLER, SOILED DISHES AND SERVING UTENSILS IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS IN AND AROUND HAND SINK. HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN AND AROUND SHELVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD -UP ON WALLS BEHIND GRILL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS, AND PROVIDED INFORMATION.
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JUL 182014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,BOWLS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK RIGHT SIDE AND PROVIDE,MAINTAIN MISSING COVER FOR FAN INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
KITCHEN SHELVINGS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE GRILL,DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET,DRY STORAGE ROOM FOR EASIER CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 42012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING TO THE RIGHT OF THE EXHAUST HOOD IS SEPARATING AT THE SEAMS, REPAIR THE CEILING SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THE LOWBOY COOLER HAS A DAMAGED THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING UNIT.
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