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Carniceria Y Taqueria Tierra

September 24, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-204.120: **C** Equipment Compartments, Drainage OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING ROM / STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, WITH GREASE DRIPPING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET HANGING OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 19, 2025: 7 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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