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Taqueria La Estrella

February 24, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS AND TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED BROKEN ICE MACHINE IN REAR MOP SINK AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2305060 DATED:08/21/2019 10 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EVERY HAND SINK. - Nov 21, 2019 ISSUED - Nov 21, 2019 36 4-204.112(B): **C** Temperature Measuring Devices (NO THERMOMETER IN EQUIPMENT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. - Nov 21, 2019 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. - Nov 21, 2019 47 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP/STORAGE SHELVES. - Nov 21, 2019 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. - Nov 21, 2019 55 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. - Nov 21, 2019 55 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings NOTED WALL AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH WATER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACED. - Nov 21, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. - Nov 21, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/3/2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 21, 2019: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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