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Supermercado El Tapatio

November 30, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
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: THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: THE 2 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-00
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FREOM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MEAT COUNTER,MEAT SLICER AND EXTERIOR TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND BA1SEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALL AT TOP AND BOTTOM LANDING OF BASEMENT STAIRS,MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND OPEN PRODUCE COOLER
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: MUST PROVIDE THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
code 37
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 6, 2015: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings 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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