MAR 7
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TEQUILA GRILL RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
554-556 N CICERO AVE · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 7, 2013 · passed
3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
13
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DINING ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
APR 132012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT THEM.
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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP.
MAR 42011FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 4
2011
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. PROVIDE LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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. NO PEST CONTROL BOOK. MUST PROVIDE SAME TO INCLUDE A CURRENT STATE LICENSE FOR BOTH THE TECH. AND COMPANY, MAP OF PREMISES WITH ALL BAIT STATIONS INDICATED ON MAP, COPY OF PESTICIDES USED AND CURRENT RECEIPTS. MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING (NO LIGHT COMMING THROUGH THE DOOR).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. PROVIDE A OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH NAME AND ADDRESS ON DUMPSTER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e.STEAM TABLE, COOLERS,MOP SINK, SHELVES.
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. RUSTY SHELVES, REMOVE RUST. ALL EQUIPTMENT MUST BE OPERATIONAL AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH REMOVING ALL DEBRIS. PAINT SEAL ALL RAW SURFACES ,FLOORS, STAIRS. REPLACE FLOOR DRAINS
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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. SEAL RAW CONCRETE WALL ON STAIRS. PROVIDE A BANASTER ON STAIRS. REPLACE WATER STAINES CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING ON BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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