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Taquizas El Pichiiz

July 8, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP AND DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A METAL CONTAINER AND TRAY INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN. ALSO FOUND THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; THE DRAINAGE PIPE BELOW IS MISSING AND WATER SPRAYS ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN TURNING ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND FREE OF DISHES/ITEMS, AND TO REPAIR THE FRONT PREP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. • OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120F; COLD WATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. MANAGEMENT TURNED ON COLD WATER FROM UNDERNEATH SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NOW PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 110F.
code 10Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND 3 DEAD COCKROACHES BEHIND THE GLASS DOOR COOLER IN THE DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
code 40
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND A LEAKY CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID).
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/6/2021 REPORT #2509306 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 6, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.