TAQUERIA Y RESTAURANT DON RAMON.
7020 W GRAND AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
SEP 12021FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND THE THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK. GLOVES, DISPOSABLEMOPS AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW INCLUDING A CURRENT COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPD STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE OV GRILL, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, WIRE SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS AND MICROWAVE.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED REFRIGEARTION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON INSIDE LIGHT SHIED COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 142019FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED A LARGE POT OF COOKED BEANS AT 54.7F INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $30. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FROZEN TACO MEAT THAWING INSIDE OF THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS PROPERLY UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SIDE OF THE OVEN.
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2241175 ON 12/6/18 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS/WALLS OF FACILITY ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT; ESP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE IN BETWEEN USE. MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK, FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS/WALLS OF FACILITY ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT; ESP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE ROOM EXTREMELY CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND STORE ITEMS ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE AREA. AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
OBSERVED CORK CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF SPRAY FOAM THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRETY OF THE FACILITY. MUST SCRAPE AWAY ANY EXCESS SPRAY FOAM AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE DOOR TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE SINK. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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OCT 202017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
MAR 72017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, shall properly date food items in cooler.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Floor in rear kitchen area under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Walls that had exposed raw wood in rear kitchen, shall be repaired/replaced.
JUL 182016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, SIDES COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND COUNTER SHELVES THROUGHOUT, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED COOLER AND ICE MACHINE.
LIGHT NEEDED IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
JAN 142015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, SIDES COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND COUNTER SHELVES THROUGHOUT, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED COOLER AND ICE MACHINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
NOTED WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLE/GAP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT (FRONT AND REAR AREA) WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.-----------NOTED INOPERABLE HOOD/VENT IN REAR COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LONG STEM FOOD THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 52014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
CHEST FREEZER DOOR IS RUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ORGANIZE THE PREMISES AND REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 42013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Must provide and maintain adequate working sink toppers for the 3 comp sink.
The following requires a detail cleaning interior/exterior of coolers,cooking stove,attached equipments,upper panel of ice machine,shelvings behind front service counters etc.
Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning.
The hood and filters over the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide a backflow prevention device to coffee expresso machine.
Thermometers are needed inside all refrigeration units.
JUL 192012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Must have cpmpleted pest control logbook with all required documents including service invoice and diagram of bait stations.
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Must install self-closing device on toilet room door.
Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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