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Tecalitlan

December 21, 2011 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN COOLERS, AND REPLACE GASKET IN ALL COOLER WHERE NEEDED, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE TO 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND BOWLS WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS AFTER EACH SPILL OF FOOD DEBRI
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE ALL MOLDY LOOKING SEALANT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS FOR DIRTY DISH TOWELS TO BE STORED DURING USE
code 39
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE COOKS WITH THERMOMETERS TO TAKE TEMPERATURE OF FOODS
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT REAR BENEATH THE STAIRS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 29, 2011: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred.

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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.

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