Birrieria Y Taqueria El Arandas

December 6, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings14
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    code 5Priority
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    code 23
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    code 25
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE TO HAVE A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP AT THE BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENTS.
    code 38
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
    code 40
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. • OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES OF THE SLIDING REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP SIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 48
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM ON PREMISE.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HOLES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 30, 2018: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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