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Alicia's Tamales

January 27, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS AT SOUTHEAST WALL IN THE REAR VEGETABLE STORE ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION GIVEN 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS HAS GREASE BUILDUP. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW TILE TO THE FLOOR. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DIRT BUILDUP. CEA
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR HAS PEELING PAINT HANGING DOWN SOUTH WEST CORNER. INSTRUCTCD REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR CEILING AND AND PAINT IT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH THE HOODS ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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. REMOVE THE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT ECT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 10, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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