Taqueria Y Restaurant Don Ramon

September 1, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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 PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND THE THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK. GLOVES, DISPOSABLEMOPS AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW INCLUDING A CURRENT COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPD STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE OV GRILL, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, WIRE SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS AND MICROWAVE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED REFRIGEARTION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON INSIDE LIGHT SHIED COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR ALL AREAS.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 3, 2019: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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