Barrio Urban Taqueria

October 6, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • food received at unsafe tempscritical
    Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
    Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS: COOKS LINE KITCHEN, FRONT BAR, REAR SERVER PREP STATION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
    code 12Priority
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.
    code 21
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-15-10 NOT CORRECTED.#30- ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED.#32-RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE FRONT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST PAINT/SEAL.#33-INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.#34-CERAMIC TILES ON FLOOR USED TO PROP UP DISH MACHINE DRYING TABLE, MUST REMOVE.#35-MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN LADIES WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. MOLDY CAULKING ALONG WALL AT DISH MACHINE, MUST REPLACE.#38-LEAK AT NOZZLE OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    code 29
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. EXPOSED TABLEWARE MOUTH PIECES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
    code 31
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SHELVING UNDER CHAR-GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
    code 32
  • 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. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN MOP SINK AND AT ICE MACHINE. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO COLD WATER AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE. LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO FLOOR. TOILET LEAKING FROM FLOOR SEAL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
    code 38
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL BOX FREEZERS.
    code 40
  • 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. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALL UNUSED COOLERS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OR BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 15, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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