TINAJON RESTAURANT.
2054 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 102012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED MUST DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR COOLING AREA NEAR EXIST DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPES ABOVE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
SEP 82011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 252011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR/CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
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 22010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
STILL WORKING ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED FROM REPORT 98421 3/29/10.
STILL WORKING ON ABOVE VIOLATION FROM REPORT 98421 3/29/10.
STILL WORKING ON THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 98421 3/29/10.
STILL WORKING ON ABOVE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 98421 3/29/10.
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MAR 292010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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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