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Taqueria Gomez

February 25, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED DISCLOSURE IS NEEDED FOR ALL EGG DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL EGG DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 ANTS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE (WHERE SYRUPS ARE STORED) AND ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE RAW WOOD SHELVES.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM AND SLOW DRAINING OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A PIECE OF THE WALL MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 1, 2019: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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