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Raymond's Tacos # 1

August 14, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-45 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOORS IN CORNERS OF STORAGE ROOMS, NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM BEHIND CLUTTER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: COOK NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 5, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding 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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