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Taqueria

March 30, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

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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: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT BATHROOM HANDBOWL TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE. CRRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 12Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: EMPLOYEE USING BARE HAND TO COOK AND SERVE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. NO GLOVES ON SITE. EMPLOYEE PURCHASED GLOVES CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
code 6Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF GARBAGE. EMPLOYEE STATES HE LEAVES GARBAGE IN THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYE TO PROVIDE ENCLOSED METAL CONTAINER TO DISPOSE OF GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO LEAVE POSTED NONCOMPLIANCE SUMMARY FOR ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 28
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 27, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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