Taqueria Y Birrieria El Cabrito
1659 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
Last Inspected
2015-03-13
What You Should Know
✓ 5 consecutive passes, most recently 2015-03-13
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2012, 2012)
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 3×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 2×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 2×
Inspection History
3 ▾
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
2 ▾
minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED TWO LIGHT OUT IN FRONT COOKING AREA HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW LIGHTS.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TWO NEW STOPPERS.
1 ▾
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK. ALSO NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS FRONT DINING AREA.
2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT DRY AND FREE FROM STANDING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2012-10-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (BEHIND DOOR). INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
2012-09-25 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED IN BOTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED IN SOUTH SECTION OF BASEMENT BEHIND DOOR AND DROPPINGS NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (BEHIND DOOR). INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
2012-06-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE PROPER FITTING COVER FOR WOMENS TOILET TANK.
CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN FRONT CORNERS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE PROPER FITTING COVER FOR WOMENS TOILET TANK.
2 ▾
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.OBSERVED TWO WATER PUDDLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOORS FREE FROM WATER/DRY.
minor Sanitation
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.REPLACE SOLIED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
2 ▾
minor Sanitation
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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST INSTALL SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
5 ▾
minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT, CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, DUSTY FAN GUARD IN POP COOLER AND INTERIORS OF CABINETS OF WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED (INCLUDING BASEMENT). CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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