Tezcal Restaurant
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-10-09 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ON SHELF DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CLEAN KNIFE RACK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND M...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE SMALL STORAGE CLOSET (NEAR WOMEN'S RESTROOM) MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAIN...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (NEAR SLIDING DOOR COOLERS). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PEST CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUI...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT SURFACES STORED IN SOAP SOLUTION WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS (NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE BEHIND CURTAIN AND NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STORAGE CLOSETS TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS UNNECESSARY FOR FOOD OPERATIONS TO ALLOW FOR AD...
2024-12-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B)--OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN HALLWAY LEADING TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11-- OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11--OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN CEILING OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2024-12-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN HALLWAY LEADING TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATI...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN CEILING OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2023-11-03 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FROM 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR NEXT TO OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-09-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-09-08 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR,SPICES ETC).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASHGUARD AT KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED MENS WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2531587 DATED:09/17/2021 #47--OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TALL WHITE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #51--OBSERVED N...
2021-09-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TALL WHITE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2360049 DATED 2/6/2020: #57 " NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE." #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIF...
2021-09-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS INSIDE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 46.9F, SOUP 46.4F, AND GROUND BEEF AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DEN...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS EGGS AND CEVICHE WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER TO ALL VERSIONS OF MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. P...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN, SOUP, AND GROUND BEEF MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CI...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE LOW BOY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TALL WHITE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2360049 DATED 2/6/2020: #57 " NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE." #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIF...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED 2/6/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2020-02-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MUST PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE OR PURCHASE A COMPLETE NOROVIRUS CLEANUP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND STEAKS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU, DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF SUCH FOODS....
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER. KNIVES NOT TO BE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND A PLASTIC SHIELD. OTHER UTENSILS NOT TO BE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED BOXED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM AND DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE IN THE DINING ROOM STORAGE ROOM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF THE COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE STYROFOAM CUP AS A GREASE CATCH FOR THE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST REPLACE MISSING METAL GREASE CATCH FOR THE HOOD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING WALL TILE AT THE STOVE. MUST REPLACE.---- FLOOR BEHIND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM STORAGE CLOSET. NO RAW WOOD AS FLOORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
USED CAR TIRE AND PLASTIC BUCKETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALKWAY TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
2019-03-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSU...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANKS. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
2018-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17- RAW WOOD OF THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE AREA . MUST SEALED OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204-12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED SO IT CAN BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13-SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE FLOOR AND CEILING IN THE FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT INSECT GOING INSIDE THE BUILDING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114-CLUTTER IN THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102-13-INSTRUCTED TO ATTEND FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CLASS TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA-100-0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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