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Taqueria & Bar

October 21, 2011 · 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

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR BASEMENT ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT AND DRIPPING INTO ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST AT 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
code 4Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGEMENT STATES DISH MACHINE IS NOT USED AND NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER AND INSIDE CLEANED OF ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED SLIME ON INTERIOR WALLS REMOVED. NO CITATION ISSUED. FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION TO 312-746-4240.
code 8Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
code 30
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. DIRTY BULK STORAGE BIN IN BASEMENT WITH SPICE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. DIRTY SPICE CONTAINERS ON METAL RACK SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP WITH GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR BAR KEG COOLERS DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. DIRTY MEAT GRINDER ON STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS BEHIND COOLERS. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT IN ALL AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS/PANS ON FLOOR. FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR AND IN BASEMENT UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. DAMAGED/MISSING BASEBOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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. CHIPPED PLASTER ON WALL IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BOTH 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ALL WALL AND CEILING VENT COVERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
code 36
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. THE FOLLOWING SINKS DIRTY AND STAINED. BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BOTH BAR AND 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP TABLE COOLER.
code 40

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