Birrieria Y Taqueria Hernandez

November 29, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT, AND ASTERICK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT AND ASTERICK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEASONED SALT IN CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD, CONDIMENTS AND SEASONIONGS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. MANAGER PROVIDED ONE INSPECTION REPORT DATED 10-5-2023 AS PROOF OF PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, NO OTHER PAPERWORK PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF CHEMICALS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RUST ON DRYING RACK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY OR REPLACE DRYING RACK. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINER ON SHELF ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINER, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH BUILDUP ON TIP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROWN BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE SUCH AS UNUSED SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED BUILDUP UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALLS, BUILDUP ALONG BASES OF WALL AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS, FLOORS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
code 58

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