MAR 3
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA SANTA RITA.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
2752 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 3, 2017 · passed
8 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HANDSINK AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS.
FEB 242017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2017
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA,MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN ETC,MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE STAND-UP COOLERS NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HANDSINK AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK AND AT WATER LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 8
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE UPRIGHT MEAT COOLER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE REAR COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED NEXT TO MEAT UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 52015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKETS TO REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, AND HANDLE BROKEN AT TOP AREA DOOR TO PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
OCT 292014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE CUTTING BOARDS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILE. LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT COVERS. WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT SURFACE.
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APR 172014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIAL STORAGE/FREEZER BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVES, EXHAUST HOOS AND FILTERS AND INTERIOR PARTS OF ICEMACHNE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES NOT MAINTANED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
JUL 232013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BOTH PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT REAR PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN HOOD, FILTER, VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ATTACHMENT AT DINING AREAS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER.
JAN 292013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRCUTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3PART SINK IN POOR REPAIR, (BROKEN), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DEFROST ALSO(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TUBE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CLEAN WEST WALL NEAR PREP TABLE AT SAME AREA. ALSO NOTED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FANS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
DEC 72012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(DRAIN STOPPERS ARE ALL BROKEN). FOUND KNIVES ALL OVER THE FRONT CABINET AND BESIDE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE THE KIVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DEFROST ALSO(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TUBE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE).
JUN 152011PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK, (TWICE); ALSO A WAITRESS WASHED HER HANDS INSIDE THE SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED, HAND MUST BE WASHED INSIDE THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSILS WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP AREA PREP REACH IN COOLER, AND REAR PREP AREA COOLER; ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE, AT REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MICROWAVE OVEN, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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. FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS NOT CLEAN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN FILTER UNDER HOOD.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.
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.
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