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Supermercado El Taxquenito

November 2, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings2

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM A CUP WITHOUT A LID AND PLACING THAT CUP ON A CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
code 6Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS) WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS GRABBING COOKED TORTILLAS OFF THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
code 9Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO HOLD SHELVING UNITS OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE ON THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS SURROUND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MISSING BASE COVING IN THE CARNITAS REAR PREP KITCHEN (OFF THE MEAT DEPARTMENT) AND ALONG THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE BASE COVING IN SAID AREAS SO FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ARE SEALED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE NON-LED LIGHTING INSIDE THE REAR COOKING/CARNITAS PREP AREA (NEXT TO MEAT DEPARTMENT). • OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP DRIPPING OFF THE VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR FIXTURES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 19, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 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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