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Supermercado El Tapatio

August 25, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE/OR MAINTAINED-BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN WITH DISHES IN THE BOWL OF IT. ALSO, SINK WAS UNSANITARY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND DETAIL CLEAN IT. MANAGER CLEANED AND UNBLOCKED SINK. CITATION #64669-15 ISSUED.
code 11Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS AT SINK FOR PROPER/ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
code 12Priority
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. FOUND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN. ETC.). MUST HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #64670-16 ISSUED.
code 21
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED/VISIBLE FOR VIEWING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE/DO NOT BLOCK NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY THAT I POSTED.
code 28
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE/OR SAND TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/DIVIDER TO SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE DIVIDERS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER IN PREP AREA.
code 32
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. MJUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, ALL COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES AND COUNTERS.
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. MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL.
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT.
code 41

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