Taqueria Los Molcajetes

November 20, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASH ROOMS).
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT WITH COPY OF IDPH LICENSE NUMBER,RECORD OF LOCATIONS, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF REAR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF RUSTS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE-BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE SITE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

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