TAQUERIA SIGLO XX.

Chicago Health Dept

3626 1/2 W LAWRENCE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

MUST HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE AND KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN-UP VOMIT KIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) IN THE SLIDING COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES EGGS 46.3F, CHEESE 47.5F, BEEF STEW 46.4F, AND PORK 48.0F. THE FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.APPROX.50 POUNDS OF (TCS FOODS),TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$80.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. COS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARD DATE MARK ON ALL TCS FOODS STORED OVER 24HRS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN THE MENUS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT AND ASTRIK NEXT TO ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED ON PREMISES WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL IF TAKEN OUT THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE PREP COOLER AND PREP COUNTER NEEDS REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST STAIN, SEAL, OR PAINT THE BARE WOOD ABOVE THE DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STAIN, SEAL, OR PAINT THE BARE WOOD ABOVE THE DRYING RACK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET SPRAYING TO THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURE SO THAT IT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN UNUSED FREEZER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF OF PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MAY 11

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COOKED READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST HAVE A LABEL (NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE).

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING CASE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4

2018

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2078228 DATED 8/14/17. #32- OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE ONE DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COOKED READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST HAVE A LABEL (NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WOOD COVING WITH PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE THE HOOD MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING CASE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 14

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE-BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,SHELVING STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,CUTTING BOARDS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 18

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST ALWAYS USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION FOUND TORTILLAS AND BREAD BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE 3DR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED, PREPARED FOODS ITEMS AS WELL AS FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS LOCATED AT THE COOKING LINE TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI.

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MAY 18

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

NOV 14

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, PREP COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED PREP COOLER OR REPAIR UNIT.

FEB 18

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods stored inside coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Foods inside freezer not properly stored. Instructed to store foods inside in food grade material storage bags or freezer bags.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Intructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulbs under warimg unit not properly shielded or shatter-proof. Instructed to install shatter proof bulbs or shield bulbs.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Ice scoop stored in ice bucket. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

FEB 13

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTE TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED CLEAN/SANITIZE; INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND STORAGE CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

AUG 30

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. NOTED SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING ONIONS WITH THE SAME KNIFE AND ON THE SAME CUTTING BOARD WHERE HE HAD CUT RAW CHICKEN. CUTTING BOARD HAD PIECES OF CHICKEN ON IT. INSTRUCTED UTENSILS/CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION OR USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A), INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING, RINSING, MULT-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR PROPER SANITIZING USING 100PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-30.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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. MUST LABEL PREP FOOD INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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 CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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