Taqueria Y Birrieria El Cabrito

Chicago Health Dept

1659 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2015.

Last inspected Mar 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2015

Inspection history

MAR 13

2015

PASS 3 violations

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.

NOV 10

2014

PASS 2 violations

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.

FEB 20

2014

PASS 1 violation

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.

FEB 6

2013

PASS 2 violations

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.

OCT 3

2012

PASS 2 violations

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.

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SEP 25

2012

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 ALL AREAS. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. BASEMENT TRAP/EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

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.

JUN 25

2012

PASS 2 violations

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.

JUN 18

2012

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

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.

OCT 26

2011

PASS 2 violations

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.

MAY 26

2011

PASS 2 violations

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.

DEC 10

2010

PASS 5 violations

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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