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Arturo's Tacos
January 29, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings8
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: Found 40lbs of cooked rice in the large walk in cooler at 57.1f. Facility stated the rice was cooked yesterday. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above and to cool down cooked foods to 70F in 2 hours maximum and then to 40f in an additional 4 hours maximum. Operator discarded and denatured said food with a stated value of $120. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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hand hygiene slippingcriticalOfficial wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.Inspector note: Observed a foodhandler touching ready to eat foods with his bare hands: a sandwich bun/bread, tortillas, and garnishes (cheese and cilantro). Instructed facility that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Operator discarded said items and reviewed with employees. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: Found raw chicken stored above vegetables and fish in the rear prep 2 door cooler. Also found raw beef stored above cut vegetables and garnishes in the front counter 2 door prep top cooler. Instructed facility to store all items in order of final cooking temperature with highest final cooking temperature on bottom and lowest on top and to maintain. Operator corrected at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: Observed prepackaged items for sale at the front counter without labels. Instructed facility to label and maintain all items that are packaged with name, date, ingredients, and location of production/purchase.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: Observed grease and food debris accumulated on the sides and exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper, interior portions of the basement ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout: along wall bases, behind and under equipment, and heavy buildup under the rear fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed hand sink immediately adjacent and accessible to the basement prep area right outside of the walk in coolers. Sink must have hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain stoppers for all compartments of the three compartments sinks on site.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: Observed the room just off the pop room in the basement to have clutter and items stored on floor. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store at least 6 inches off floors and walls to help facilitate proper cleaning methods and help prevent potential pest harborage.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on March 17, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 4 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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