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Taqueria La Paz

June 6, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings4
critical findings0

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Failed findings

consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MANAGEMENT UPDATED MENUS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
code 25
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR; THE FREEZER LID HAS HEAVY RUST BUILD UP AND DOES NOT PROPERLY CLOSE/SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LID. ALSO NOTED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
code 47
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND A BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NOTED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

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Compared with Pass on May 19, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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