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Aranda Mexican Restaurant

July 11, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE (2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER) IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9 F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN MENTIONED COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO PREP LINE COOLER, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,SIDES OF COOKING STOVE, AND DEEP FRYER.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR,NOT CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING ONE FILTER ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTER AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN COOKING PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 58

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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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