SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TAQUIZAS EL PICHIIZ.

BEAT. 34/100

5409 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 20, 2022 · passed

Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 20
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

JUL 8
2022
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP AND DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A METAL CONTAINER AND TRAY INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN. ALSO FOUND THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; THE DRAINAGE PIPE BELOW IS MISSING AND WATER SPRAYS ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN TURNING ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND FREE OF DISHES/ITEMS, AND TO REPAIR THE FRONT PREP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120F; COLD WATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. MANAGEMENT TURNED ON COLD WATER FROM UNDERNEATH SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NOW PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 110F.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 3 DEAD COCKROACHES BEHIND THE GLASS DOOR COOLER IN THE DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAKY CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID).

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/6/2021 REPORT #2509306 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TOHAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 5
2021
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TOHAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AND DRAINING SLOW.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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