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Taqueria

June 2, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AND A SOAP BOTTLE WITH ONLY WATER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AND ADEQUATE SOAP IN THE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE BOUGHT SOAP AND REPLACED PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM DURING RE-INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1931633 DATED ON MAY 26, 2016; 18-GAP FOUND ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR DOOR LEADING INTO A CAR STORAGE FACILITY GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH, MUST REPAIR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 4 LARGE FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM AND IN DINING ROOM. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES FROM PREMISES. 19-NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST CONTACT COMPANY AND REQUEST A REPLACEMENT. 22-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPPED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE STAINS AND CHIPPED SURFACES ARE PRESENT. CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THOUGH OUT. ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL/CEILING VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP IN FLOOR. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS BEING USED FOR GRILL LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PROPANE TANKS. FREEZER IN REAR CAR GARAGE. MUST MOVE INTO RESTAURANT SPACE.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 26, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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