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Taqueria Atotonilco #1

November 18, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BOTH FRONT ENTRY EXIT DOORS FOUND WITH GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR MAKING DOORS TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS THAT ARE HELD/STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PAINT THE RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES. ALL PLASTIC BAGS USED TO STORE UNCOVERED FOODS MUST BE FOOD GRADE APPROVED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN FRONT FRUIT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(BLENDERS, GRINDERS,TENDERIZERS ETC). REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP FROM EXTERIORS OF ALL SURFACES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REMOVE ALL DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS(DEAD INSECTS) FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. PAINT SWINGING DOORS LEADING INTO REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND SEAL ALL LARGE OPENINGS IN PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN REAR SECTION OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. RE-PAINT CEILING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SHIELDED LIGHTS WHERE MISSING. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
code 36
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINT(S).
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 21, 2016: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding 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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