SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TAQUERIA TELOLOAPAN.

EAT. 82/100

3641 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 11, 2013 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 11
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND NO LABELS/NO DATES FOR COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS.

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

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

FOUND OPENING AROUND PIPE AT WALL BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHTS AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT SHIELDED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

OCT 29
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM

JAN 4
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.FOUND GASKETS AT REAR 2 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

MINORSanitation
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.FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FOOD PREP AREA-MUST REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK-MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 10
2010
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 3
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED ON FACILITY DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED ABOUT 15-30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN FURNANCE CLOSET. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE FLOORS WITH BLEACH. PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICED PREMISES ON 01-12-10 AND NEVER ACKNOWLEDGE ABOVE SAID PROBLEM.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVING BY EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD STAIN NEEDS CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
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 UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS BY REACH IN COOLER AT LOCATION NEEDS CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
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. 3COMPARTMENT SINK TOO SMALL FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF LARGE UTENSILS USED FOR PREPARATION OF FOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A MODERATELY LARGER SINK,OR REMOVE LARGE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES.

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JAN 7
2010
FAILED
0 violations

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