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Taqueria Tayahua

August 24, 2021 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE ENTRY WAY TO THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER, PAINT OR STAIN WOULD TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN. • OBSERVED FOIL LINNNING SHELF IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILL AND FLAT TOP, ALSO OBSERVED CARBOARD UNDER DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS SUCH ITEMS COULD BE PLACE FOR INSECT HARBORING. • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF OIL ON REAR SHELVING UNIT NEAR STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH SOME OF THE PROTECTIVE LINNING STILL IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF OIL, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE WALL AND ON SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED THE FRONT TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA GASKET SEAL BROKEN AND A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE DEVICE. IF NOT THERE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. • OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL (WORKING HOT AND COLD WATER) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF INSECTS AND PEST.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD COOKED.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE ALONG WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 16, 2019: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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