JAN 30
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WESTERN TACOS MEXICAN FAST FOOD, INC..
YOUR CALL. 60/100
7151 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 30, 2026 · passed
15 of 25 inspections passed, 4 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
25
15 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
106
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Ice scoop kept on top of ice cubes at front fountain soda bin, instructed to keep off cubes.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen certificate for food service manager. instructed to obtain.
APR 282025PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2025
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, BULK,SHAKERS)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE BUCKETS OF FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST MAKE SPLASH GUARD LONGER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY SEPERATE FROM CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AT GRILL TABLE & FRYER,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & DARK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES AT COLD HOLDING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,GAP IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 292024FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2024
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER COME INTO PREP AREA AND PUT ON HIS APRON AND THEN PLACED ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND STARTED TO CUT MEAT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED STEAK-130.1F ON GRILL.3LBS. COOKED PORK-58.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.13LBS.$98.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE-49.8F-50.2F.6LBS. DICED TOMATO-45.9F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DUSCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 16LBS. $36.50(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INTERIOR OF TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AND 1-DOOR PREP COOLER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON PLASTIC GLOVES BEFORE WASHING HANDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND PROVIDE A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZER BEING USED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES OF EQUIPMENT.
AUG 282023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE RUNNING IN THE REACH IN COOLERS ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR. MUST DEFROST THE CONDENCER INSIDE THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK(MIDDLE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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JUN 32022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2022
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BEEF THAWING ON BOTTOM OF SHELVING UNIT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED TONG LAYING ON TOP OF BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSILS ABOVE FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING VALVES UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN/
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAY 252022PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2022
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BEEF THAWING ON BOTTOM OF SHELVING UNIT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED TONG LAYING ON TOP OF BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSILS ABOVE FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING VALVES UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN/
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
APR 142022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
APR 12022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND ICE BUILDUP IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAR 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLERS USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
WE OBSERVED APPROX 4-LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATOES AT PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F, AND APPROX 3-LBS OF CHOOPED SALAD GREENS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $10.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.
AUG 72020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE SMALL PREP COOLER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S NOT WEARING FACE MASK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
NOV 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED RICE AND CHEESE IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE DATE AND AN EXPIRATION DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUCKETS AND OVER STOCK STORED ON MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ON SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
AUG 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.11(N)NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11(A). NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR REPSONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 ICE MACHINE LID REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND REPAIR PROPERLY SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, CORROSION-RESISTANT, NON ABSORBANT MATERIAL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 LARGE CUTTING BOARD UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11 (C) INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGAN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY.
JAN 192018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 19
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. WORN CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 7
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JAN 262017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 26
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JAN 172017FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2017
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
CUT LETTUCE-48.1F, AND CUT TOMATOES-46.5F, IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGEES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE INSERT IN UNIT THAT WAS BLOCKING THE AIR CIRCULATION
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
LARGE HOLE IN THE RIGHT LOWER CORNER OF THE DOOR GREATER THAN 1 INCH. MUST REPAIR DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTR NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GREASE FOUND ALL OVER THE LID OF TH CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020..
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND RE-POSITION THE ONES THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAR 222016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIRE TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46F, CHEESE AT 48F, AND CHORIZO AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 12# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING DISHES AND UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.
SEP 182015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES IN MEN OR WOMEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER OR RE LOCATE CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
JUL 92014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW AND TGE GRILL HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP. MUST PROVDE A NEW THRESHOLD FOR UNDER THE WALKIN COOLER DOOR SO THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP ON IT.
APR 72014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUT SIDE GREASE DUMPSTER THICK WITH GREASE ON THE TOP COVER SIDES AND ON THE GROUND AROUND IT. A SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. VIOLATION GIVEN 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND CLEAN THE TOP AND EXTERIOR OF THE DUMPSTER AND THE GROUND AROUND IT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE HOODS,FILTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THEY ARE SLIPPERY.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
JUN 42013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
RUST ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE/PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING WALL COVE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
MAY 292013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
RUST ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE/PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING WALL COVE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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