Isidro's Tamales

March 22, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE AREA HAS MUCH CLUTTER ABOUT AREA, IE...OLD EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, BUCKETS. ALL ARE FILLED WITH RAIN WATER. RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAR TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE/FORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. LEAK AT TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. TRAP MUST BE FREE FROM WATER AND GREASE CLEANED FROM SIDES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR.
code 24
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS.
code 33
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. FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CLEAN AND KEPT DRY, FREE OF STANDING WATER.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 37

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