AUG 1
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TEXICAN CHICAGO.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
869 N LARRABEE AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 1, 2024 · passed
6 of 11 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
JUL 262023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 26
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED/CLUTTERED ITEMS/EQUIPEMT IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE SHELVING NEAR THE REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN/ORGANIZE CLUTTERED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 182023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AT LEAST 6 LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE FOODS AND BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CRATES USED AS ELEVATION/STORAGE FOR FOODS/EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING/STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. FACILITY MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN/MONITOR DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AND STORAGE COUNTERS SOILED WITH FOOD ACCUMILATION. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED/CLUTTERED ITEMS/EQUIPEMT IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE SHELVING NEAR THE REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN/ORGANIZE CLUTTERED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED WALLS NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 42022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 282022FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2022
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SHOPPING CART BLOCKING WASHBOWL SINK IN TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO CHECK OUT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CART AND MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AND CHICKEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN PREP REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPERLY DATE MARKING. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT $35. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL TCS ITEMS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE COOKED MEATS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2382696 DATED 7/8/2020: #55 "OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUSR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." #55 "MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 82020PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUSR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
AUG 22019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2019
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED EGGS & STEAK FAJITAS ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 FLY/GNATS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DINNING AREA (30), FOOD PREPARATION AREA (20). THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM INSECTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FREQUENTLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JUL 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A FLAT TOP GRILL WITH NO VENTILATION TO THE OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION SYSTEM TO PREVENT GREASE AND OR CONDENSATION BUILD UP, AS WELL AS PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CONTACT SURFACES AND FOODS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 262018FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2018
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violations from report # 1989260, date 02/16/2017, not corrected. 38 Observed a flat top grill with no ventilation to the outside. Manager instructed to contact the Ventilation section of the Building Department for ventilation requirements. Must maintain same. Instructed manager to correct violation by re inspection date. Serious violation #7-42-090
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris, on floor inside utility closet in rear of operation. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
FEB 162017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 16
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed a flat top grill with no ventilation to the outside. Manager instructed to contact the Ventilation section of the Building Department for ventilation requirements. Must install backflow prevention device on utility faucet in rear. Must maintain same.
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