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Bodega Bar De Tacos

June 30, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-23-11 #517420 NOT CORRECTED. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #32 NOT CORRECTED FROM 154357 ON 4-28-10. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TIGHT FITTING LID FOR BULK ICE BIN FOR ICE TRANSPORTED FROM LOCATION ACROSS THE STREET,1963 N. SHEFFIELD. OBSERVED SAME ICE BIN IN SAME LOCATION WITH SAME NON-TIGHT FITTING LID NOT BEING USED TO COVER ICE. ICE BIN REMOVED FROM PREMISES AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
code 14Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED AT RE-INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT SHIELDING OR COVERING. LARGE ICE BIN OPEN WITH OUT LID COVERING ICE INSIDE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN ENTRANCE HALLWAY FOR CUSTOMERS TO BASEMENT DINING ROOM AND ACCESS TO OUT DOOR SIDE WALK CAFE. OBSERVED IN DINING ROOM HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS THREE LARGE PLASTIC BINS FILLED WITH COOLING, WARM, READY TO EAT TORTILLA CHIPS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH OUT LIDS/COVERS PROTECTION. ALL ICE DISCARDED. ALL CHIPS DISCARDED AND DE-NATURED. MANAGER STATES APPROXIMATELY 30LBS @ $60.00.
code 4Priority
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 PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT WAS TELEPHONED UPON THIS INSPECTORS ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK TORTILLA CHIPS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
code 30
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.FLOOR BEHIND FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED TILE AND POOLING WATER MUST REPAIR TILES, REMOVE POOLING WATER.
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.WALL AT BLENDER AND MARGARITA MIX MACHINE WITH DRINK SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.ATTACHED HOSE TO DISH MACHINE SLOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 23, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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