SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TINAJON RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 59/100

2054 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 17, 2012 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 17
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 10
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE OPERATING DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT SANITIZER, (0 PPM) SANITIZER CONTAINER IS EMPTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES. WHEN READY MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING, RICE, BEANS, MEATS, ETC.. AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-36-012.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521694, DATED 8-25-12. VIOLATIONS #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLES AND PREP TALBES AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL EQUIPMENT. #34, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT. #40, MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. #41, MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED MUST DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR COOLING AREA NEAR EXIST DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPES ABOVE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

SEP 8
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES AND ALL RAW/BARE WOOD PANELS AND SHELVES, MUST BE SEALED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLES AND PREP TABLES, AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR/CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: 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.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 25
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED SMALL ONE DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 58.6F. INSTRUCTED, TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON COOLER, WHEN READY TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; ABOUT 2LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 56.4F, 3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 48.7F, 2.5 LBS. CHEESE 57.01F, 2LBS SALSA 49.4F, AND 6LBS. CKD. POTATOES 56.8F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY OWNER; V=$230.OO. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

MINORSanitation
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 BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES AND ALL RAW/BARE WOOD PANELS AND SHELVES, MUST BE SEALED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLES AND PREP TABLES, AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPAIR/CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
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.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 2
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STILL WORKING ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED FROM REPORT 98421 3/29/10.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STILL WORKING ON ABOVE VIOLATION FROM REPORT 98421 3/29/10.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

STILL WORKING ON THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 98421 3/29/10.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STILL WORKING ON ABOVE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 98421 3/29/10.

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MAR 29
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE TOP SHELF KITCHEN, FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER ALSO NEEDS CLEANING.DEFROST FRONT BOX FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE).

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN AND RESEAL BASEMENT FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN RE-SEAL KITCHEN CEILING TILES OR RE-PLACE.ALSO CLEAN OR RE-SEAL WALL GOING TO BASEMENT GREASY.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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