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Taqueria La Chiquita

October 26, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN PREP ARA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREMISES CURING SALT PORK ONSITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED VARIANCE ISSUED FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 30 LBS OF SALT PORK WAS BEING DRIED HANGING FROM THE HOOD FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR VARIANCE INFORMATION. SALT PORK TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREMISES CURING SALT PORK ONSITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED VARIANCE ISSUED FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 30 LBS OF SALT PORK WAS BEING DRIED HANGING FROM THE HOOD FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR VARIANCE INFORMATION. SALT PORK TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (SEE VIOLATION #29)
code 32
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTER CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP AND STORAGE TABLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 22, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings 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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