Taqueria Los Comales #11

September 12, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX IN THE KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT NO LONGER LEAKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 10Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.REAR DOOR AND WEST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 " MODE OF ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE MISSING AND WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,REMOVE LARGE WOODEN TABLE TOP CUTTING BOARD NOTED LARGE OPEN SEAMS AND REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN ALSO A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKINGN EQUIPMENTS REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT OFFICE MOP SINK AREA STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,REAPIR SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3 COMP SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA ALSO MUST PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE LINE FROM WALK-IN-COOLER SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A DRAIN.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 8, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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