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Cesar's Tacos

September 27, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE (2)ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OUTER FRONT DOOR TO THE PREMISES, AND REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO PARKING LOT, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BOTTOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND PEST-PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND THE AC UNITS DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Ice bin covers for ice bins at bars must provide.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVINGS OVER THE DISHWASHING AREAS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREAS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: THE FLOORS UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CEILING TILES IN THE KIRTCHEN AREAS WITH WATER STAINS MUST BE REPLACED.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: (1)LIGHT BULB IN THE KITCHEN AREA, (1)LIGHT BULB IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TAYLOR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA WITHOUT HOT AND COLD WATER ACCESSIBLE TO THE UNIT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE UNTIL PROPER PLUMBING IS INSTALLED. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 18, 2013: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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