DEC 21
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VIOLA TACOS & PIES.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
306 E 75TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 21, 2017 · passed
3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND WASHROOM; REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS OUT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELF; REPLACE BLOWN BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 142017FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2017
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. THE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES BY MANAGEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 21, 2017 AS REQUIRED. #33 MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. #34 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSET AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK. #35 CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL HOLES IN THE WALL WHERE WALL AND FLOOR MEET INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET UNDER THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK. #38 CLEAN AND PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND WASHROOM; REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS OUT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELF; REPLACE BLOWN BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
FEB 212017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSET AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE WASHROOM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TOILET, SEAL WHERE WALL AND FLOOR MEET INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET UNDER THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN AND PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMP SINK.
APR 122016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE GRILL AND OTHER ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE BACKYARD.
MAR 212016FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2016
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP COOLER NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F. ALSO HAVE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING AND MAINTAIN 140 DEGREES F.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NOTED AN OPENING IN THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE LID. MUST REPLACE LID SO THAT THE RECEPTACLE IS RODENT PROOF.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN THE MOP SINK/FURNACE CLOSET.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER. REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AND THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE MOP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE GRILL AND OTHER ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE BACKYARD.
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