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Taqueria Amigo Chino

November 1, 2012 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 10-24-12, INSPECTION REPORT #1286087. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #19 - FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, UNCOVERED WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE SAID GARBAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (MANAGER CLEANED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CLOSED LID PROPERLY). #29 - PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. (#32 - WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST BE FIX. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL CDPH APPROVAL. WHEN REPAIRED, PLEASE FAX (312-746-4240) OR EMAIL (CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG) TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USED.) #33 - INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE; SHELVES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. (MANAGER HAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE SAID GREASE BOX).
code 14Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: FOUND SANITIZING RINSE FOR MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0 PPM CONCENTRATION. NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER BOUGHT SANITIZER (BLEACH) FROM STORE. (SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.--------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CELING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX.-------------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 24, 2012: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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