Grand Food Market
5202 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Grocery Store ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Oct 9, 2025
Grand Food Market was last inspected on October 9, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 9, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
27 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink in dishwashing area in rear area. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat tcs foods in refrigerator not date marked such as cooked beans, beef and grilled chicken. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board behind the meat counter heavily stained and scored with debris. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting board.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units and floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris in the interior contact surfaces of all refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up inside the rear storage area chest freezer. Instructed to defrost, remove ice, and clean. Observed a heavy accumulation of grease on the equipment and on the shelf directly underneath the flat top grill in the cooks line area. Observed old meat residue and debris on the storage shelves in the meat department. Instructed management to detail clean said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the walls and baseboard around the 3 compartment sink in the rear prep/storage area. Clean the floor of the walk-in freezer. Clean the floor underneath the cooking equipment in the taqueria prep area. Clean the floor beneath all of the retail storage shelves.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt, grease, and food debris on floors throughout the restaurant prep area, the meat department, inside the glass door walk-in cooler, and in the rear dish area and storage areas. Instructed management to detail clean said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment in the taqueria prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: 7-206.12 observed several bags of rodent bait stored on the floor underneath the deli display cooler, behind the ice cream freezers, behind the front counter, in the rear storage area, and in the office area. Management instructed that all rodent bait and poison shall be contained in a covered, tamper resistant bait station. Management instructed to remove all bait from all areas that is not stored properly. Priority violation 7-38-015. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2577219 on 6/13/23 not corrected: 38 - observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 150-200 rodent droppings on the floor throughout the premises, on the retail storage shelves, on the wooden and plastic storage pallets, on the floor of the office area and on the dry storage shelves in the rear storage area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and sanitize all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation isssued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) no thermometers were observed inside of the small refrigerator/freezer combo unit and 1 door prep cooler in the taqueria prep area. Management instructed to provide visible thermometers inside of all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed the cutting board behind the meat counter heavily stained and scored with debris. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting board.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the dry storage shelves in the rear prep/storage area and clean the retail storage shelves throughout.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair the drain line water leak at the exposed hand washing sink in the rear storage/prep area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls and baseboard around the 3 compartment sink in the rear prep/storage area. Clean the floor of the walk-in freezer. Clean the floor underneath the cooking equipment in the taqueria prep area. Clean the floor beneath all of the retail storage shelves.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment in the taqueria prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2 door deli prep cooler. Observed ham at 48f, cheese at 47f, and turkey at 45f inside of the prep cooler. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed several bags of rodent bait and green bait blocks stored on the floor underneath the vegetable display case, behind the front counter and in the rear storage area. Management instructed that all rodent bait and poison shall be contained in a covered, tamper resistant bait station. Management instructed to remove all bait from all areas that is not stored properly. Priority violation 7-38-015. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed the 2 door deli prep cooler with an air temperature of 49f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as deli meat and cheese. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometers were observed inside of the small refrigerator/freezer combo unit and 1 door prep cooler in the taqueria prep area. Management instructed to provide visible thermometers inside of all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 150-200 rodent droppings on the floor throughout the premises, on the retail storage shelves, on the wooden and plastic storage pallets, and on the dry storage shelves in the rear storage area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and sanitize all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation isssued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board behind the meat counter heavily stained and scored with debris. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting board.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the dry storage shelves in the rear prep/storage area and clean the retail storage shelves throughout.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the walls around the 3 compartment sink in the rear prep/storage area. Clean the floor of the walk-in freezer. Clean the floor underneath the cooking equipment in the taqueria prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment in the taqueria prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed paper towel being used as shelf liner in the restaurant prep area. Instructed to remove paper towel liner and to repaint/refinish the shelving unit so that it is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up inside the rear storage area chest freezer, and inside the 2 glass top chest freezers in the customer area. Instructed to defrost, remove ice, and clean. Observed a heavy accumulation of grease on the equipment and on the shelf directly underneath the flat top grill in the cooks line area. Observed old meat residue and debris on the storage shelves in the meat department. Instructed management to detail clean said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted a leak coming from the pipe underneath the rear three compartment sink. Instructed management to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt, grease, and food debris on floors throughout the restaurant prep area, the meat department, inside the glass door walk-in cooler, and in the rear dish area and storage areas. Instructed management to detail clean said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the cooks line area. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust accumulation on the fan guards inside the glass door walk-in cooler and on the vent cover inside the washroom. Also observed heavy grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment in the front restaurant prep area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found cold tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures inside the 2-door prep cooler and the glass door walk-in cooler. Found cooked chicken and eggs at 57f-58f inside the 2-door prep cooler. Found chorizo, beef, sour cream, hot dogs, and milk at temperatures ranging from 44f to 53f inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Found multiple coolers not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of the 2-door prep cooler on the cooks line to be improper at 57.0 f. Noted temperature of the walk-in cooler located behind the restaurant to be improper at 55.0 f. Noted temperature of the glass door walk-in cooler to be improper at 52.0 f. All units tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until re-inspected by cdph and maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 70 mouse droppings on the floor and pallets in the rear area next to the office, on the bottom shelf where chemicals are stored in the rear storage area, on the shelf below the hot holding table, on the shelf below where the meat packing trays are stored in the rear storage area, and on the shelves in the cereal aisle. Also observed over 15 live large flies on the walls and equipment in the meat department prep area, the rear dish area, and the rear mop sink/boiler area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and contact pest control to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed paper towel being used as shelf liner in the restaurant prep area. Instructed to remove paper towel liner and to repaint/refinish the shelving unit so that it is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up inside the rear storage area chest freezer, and inside the 2 glass top chest freezers in the customer area. Instructed to defrost, remove ice, and clean. Observed a heavy accumulation of grease on the equipment and on the shelf directly underneath the flat top grill in the cooks line area. Observed old meat residue and debris on the storage shelves in the meat department. Instructed management to detail clean said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted a leak coming from the pipe underneath the rear three compartment sink. Instructed management to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt, grease, and food debris on floors throughout the restaurant prep area, the meat department, inside the glass door walk-in cooler, and in the rear dish area and storage areas. Instructed management to detail clean said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the cooks line area. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust accumulation on the fan guards inside the glass door walk-in cooler and on the vent cover inside the washroom. Also observed heavy grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment in the front restaurant prep area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of ice build up in the ice cream chest freezer located in front display area. Must remove excess ice detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Bserved openings into walls and doors in rear storage area. Must seal opening and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 10/14/21 violation #48 stll observed 3-compartment sink in front taqueria food preparation area not properly maintained. Observed waste water with food particles backing up from second compartment sink into first compartment when water is release from third compartment of 3-compartment sink and slow draining. Must use 3-compartment sink in rear dish area to wash rinse and sanitize multiuse utensil. Prioirty violation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of ice build up in the ice cream chest freezer located in front display area. Must remove excess ice detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings into walls and doors in rear storage area. Must seal opening and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical14 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24 hours (salsas, beans, rice cooked chicken) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be discarded or consumed. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held more than 24 hours. Manager discarded #20 of food worth $100 priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide visible and working thermometers in front prep cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed two live small roaches crawling underneath storage shelving in rear dishwashing area. Also observed approximately 40 live small flies on walls behind 3-compartment sink and on shelving next to 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate roach and flying insect problem. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables behind meat counter. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink in front taqueria food preparation area not properly maintained. Observed waste water with food particles backing up fron second compartment sink into first compartment when water is release from third compartment of 3-compartment sink and slow draining. Must use 3-compartment sink in rear dish area to wash rinse and sanitize multiuse utensil. Prioirty foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of ice build up in the ice cream chest freezer located in front display area. Must remove excess ice detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear hand washig sink located in dishwashing area draining slow. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exessive amount of clutter and unnecessary items throughout rear storage area. Must remove clutter and remove unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floor in front taqueria prep area and throughout rear dishwashing area/ storage area. Must clean and maintain. Must maintain floor dry atv all times to prevent pest breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dirt and debris on floor drains throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings into walls and doors in rear storage area. Must seal opening and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles above display shelving must repair replace and maintained.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment in front taqueria prep area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 03/03/21 inspection report#2492339. #55. Observed wall cailing at the rear dish area 3-compartment sink blackened moldy and peeling. Must clean and repair. Observed grease and food debris under around and behind all heavy cooking equipment in front taqueria prep area and rear dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain. Must clean flors throughout rear storage area. #56 observed burn out light bulb above prep tables in front meat counter and rear dishwashing area. Must replace and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooking pork carnitas frying pots that are too large to wash rinse and sanitize in 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide removed equipment. Must install larger sink to fully submerge or provide an approved alternative procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Bserved water damaged ceiling tiles in the unisex washroom and above food display shelving. Must repair and maintain ceiling.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall cailing at the rear dish area 3-compartment sink blackened moldy and peeling. Must clean and repair. Observed grease and food debris under around and behind all heavy cooking equipment in front taqueria prep area and rear dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain. Must clean flors throughout rear storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burn out light bulb above prep tables in front meat counter and rear dishwashing area. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 critical15 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap at the hand washing sink in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to provide hand soap at all hand sink at all times. Manager provide soap during inspection. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sinks behind meat counter and rar dishwashing area. Instructed that all handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. Consolidated with above citation. 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed fresh pork chorizo hanging on rack behind the meat counter with temperature of 60.3f.instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods 41f or below. Manager immediately and voluntarily discarded approximately 25# of food worth $90. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24 hours (salsas, beans, rice cooked chicken) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be discarded or consumed. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held more than 24 hours. Manager discarded #17 of food worth $80 priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure provided on the menu board for raw and undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose and describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement. Priority foudnation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening on bottom front entrance door. Must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Employees must wear a hair restraint at all times fodd is prapared and served.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in front meat counter discolored with opens and seems and dark stans. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged stained cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed frozen foods store in plastic grocery bags in freezers. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelving in rear storage area. Must repaint or replace shelvings.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must provide working stoppers for the 3-compartment sink in rear dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink in front taqueria food preparation area not properly maintained. Observed waste water with food particles backing up fron second compartment sink into first compartment when water is release from third compartment of 3-compartment sink and slow draining. Prioirty foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooking pork carnitas frying pots that are too large to wash rinse and sanitize in 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide removed equipment. Must install larger sink to fully submerge or provide an approved alternative procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris in the interior contact surfaces of all refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the unisex washroom and above food display shelving. Must repair and maintain ceiling.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall cailing at the rear dish area 3-compartment sink blackened moldy and peeling. Must clean and repair. Observed grease and food debris under around and behind all heavy cooking equipment in front taqueria prep area and rear dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain. Must clean flors throughout rear storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exessive amount of clutter and unnecessary items throughout rear storage area. Must remove clutter and remove unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burn out light bulb above prep tables in front meat counter and rear dishwashing area. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 03/26/2019 report#2280089 #37 observed prepackaged salsas made on the premises not labeled with address of manufacturer and ingredients. Management instructed to properly label all prepackaged salsas. #53 no covered waste receptacle was observed in the washroom. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed the inspection report summary from 3/26/19 not posted in view of customers. Premises has an inspection report posted from 2018. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 observed no exposed handwashing sink provided in the rear dishwashing area. Management instructed to install a handwashing sink in this area and keep it properly supplied with soap and paper towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24 hours (salsa and ceviche) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be discarded or consumed. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory and disclosure provided on the menu board for raw and undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose and describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement. Priority foudnation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed prepackaged salsas made on the premises not labeled with address of manufacturer and ingredients. Management instructed to properly label all prepackaged salsas.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 no covered waste receptacle was observed in the washroom. Management instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor and walls of the food prep areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed grease buildup on the ventilation hood. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed handwashing sink provided in the rear dishwashing area. Management instructed to install a handwashing sink in this area and keep it properly supplied with soap and paper towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed potential cross contamination of raw animal foods. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the meat counter cooler and in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to properly store raw foods based on final cooking temperature so as not to cross contaminate it. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed chorizo hanging on a rack behind the meat counter with a temperature of 57.2f. Management instructed to maintain cold tcs foods below 41f. Management discarded approximately 30# of food worth $100. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24 hours (salsa and ceviche) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be discarded or consumed. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure provided on the menu board for raw and undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement. Priority foudnation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises to take food temperatures. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued (improper cold holding temperatures observed under violation #22).
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged salsas made on the premises not labeled with address of manufacturer and ingredients. Management instructed to properly label all prepackaged salsas.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed over 150 mouse droppings on the floor and pallets in the office area next to the rear exit door. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle was observed in the washroom. Management instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the floor and walls of the food prep areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on the ventilation hood. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed worn out/damaged cold holding unit door rubber gaskets at front service area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease build up on floor under the 3-compartment sinks in both front and rear. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed food spills and dust build-up under the meat display case in front area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields above 3-compartment sink in rear and in front food prep areas. Instructed to install and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
12 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright postion
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER,FOIL FROM OVER HEAD PIPE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA,TAPE FROM MIDDLE BROKEN JUICE DISPENSER IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE CADDY FOR KNIVES.MUST REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON LOWER DOORS ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CUTTING BOARDS,GRILL & GRILL TABLE,1- EYE STOVE,WHEEL BASES & PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,STOVE,FRYER CABINET,MEAT SLICER,GRINDER,SAW MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF ALL GARBAGE CANS,MOTORS OF COOLER,LOWER DOORS AT MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,WALK IN COOLER- POP SLEEVES,SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED COOLER IN REAR AREA.HAND & 3- COMP SINK BASINS.DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,FLOOR MATS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER,NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR MOP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS,HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN TAQUERIA SEATING AREA BEHIND SMALL COOLER,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM ,HOLE IN WALL IN REAR AREA LEADING TO TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND ON SALES FLOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR AREA LEADING TO TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA,LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR STORAGE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS,MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING VENTILATION COVER ON SALES FLOOR
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE CLUTTER ON ALL SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTERS AND STORAGE SHELVES AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
13 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 150 or more rodent droppings scattered in prep area on lower shelf of steam table,on shelving units under cash register in prep area,on floor under shelving units in walk in freezer,on pallets and on floor under pallets throughout rear food storage area and near mops along wall base in same area,on most food,chemical,paper goods and brooms storage shelves on display for sale,on floor under all display shelves on sales floor mixed in with dirt,on shelving units and carpet behind front service counter.also,open rodent poison on floor under and behind pallets in rear food storage area.must remove droppings and poison,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/24/17.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright postion
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in walk in meat cooler,foil from over head pipe above prep table in meat prep area,tape from middle broken juice dispenser in prep area.must provide a knife caddy for knives.must replace worn and deep grooves on cutting board in meat prep area,worn door gasket on lower doors on meat display unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debri from cutting boards,grill & grill table,1- eye stove,wheel bases & pipes of all equipment,prep tables,reach in coolers,prep coolers,steam table,stove,fryer cabinet,meat slicer,grinder,saw machine,exterior of all garbage cans,motors of cooler,lower doors at meat display unit,walk in cooler- pop sleeves,shelving units and fan guard covers,meat walk in cooler shelving units,unused cooler in rear area.hand & 3- comp sink basins.defrost ice cream freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease,food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler and freezer,floor mats.must remove cardboard from floor in prep areas.must repair or replace damaged and broken floor tiles in walk in freezer,near rear 3- comp sink and where needed,broken concrete floor in rear storage area near mop sink and where needed.must remove ice build up from floor in walk in freezer,water from floor near mop sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from walls,hood and filters in prep areas.must repair or replace loose wall panel in taqueria seating area behind small cooler,loose & missing wall bases in toilet room ,hole in wall in rear area leading to toilet room,stained ceiling tiles in toilet room and on sales floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in rear area leading to toilet room and rear storage area,light shield needed in walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink in rear storage dish washing area.must provide sink stoppers for all 3- comp sinks,must replace or repair missing ventilation cover on sales floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for all cold holding units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove,organize,elevate clutter on all shelving units of prep tables,service counters and storage shelves and personal belongings,unused equipment throughout premises.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.must provide hooks to hang up wet mops.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following at taqueria area not clean, 6 burner stove top, 1 burner stove top, interior of fryer doors, interior of rear 2 door cooler, and condiment counter cutting board, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean storage racks in the walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floor behind the front lottery machine not clean, instructed to clean., also remove standing water in rear meat dish area, keep floor dry.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the cooking area not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink in rear butcher dish area leaking at lower pipe at 1st., and 2nd. Compartments, instructed to repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves in the rear meat cooler, instructed to remove rust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean in meat area slicer, band saw, cutting boards, instructed to clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk-in freezer not clean/excessive ice, instructed to clean and remove ice.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the walk-in cooler (side) walls and ceiling not clean, instructed to clean.also replace all water damaged ceiling tiles.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found sinks not clean. Must clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at preparation areas and rear of premises. Must clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found holes in walls by meat preparation areas. Must repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers & food containers for sale with proper info given.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must use food grade storage bags and containers and no carryout bags for food storage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from some shelving units on sales floor and in milk walk in cooler and rear grease trap at 3- comp sink..must replace missing handle on hot holding unit
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from fryers,grill & prep tables,unused equipment,saw machine,grinder,meat slicer,exterior of food storage containers,motors of meat display unit & meat display unit,cutting boards,shelving units at service counter and meat dept.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri and dirt from floor along all wallbases and sales floor under and around display units,service counter and all coolers.must remove ice build up from walk in freezer and repair or replace damaged floor tiles in same and hole along wallbases in rear storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean walls in prep areas,toilet rooms,all coolers.must repair or replace missing wall outlets covers in taqueria,stained and damaged ceiling tiles on sales floor and toilet room.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls throughout premises.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields in meat dept and lighting in toilet room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize and remove massive clutter behind front service counter,unused cooler in rear area,in between equipment and along walls throughout,in hallway outside of toilet room,dining area.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must properly label all food containers offered for sale with the source of where product comes from
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked sneeze guard by food prep area, reseal/replace rusty shelving in walk-in coolers and storage areas, and raw wood shelves behind meat counter
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean or replace stained cutting boards in prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields on all lights rear storage area, light is needed front storage area, and increase watts on lights in storage area by meat counter area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaking faucet at three compartment behind cooking station, and provide three sink stoppers for all three compartment sinks
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed inside all coolers
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove smell odors inside walk-in coolers
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
9 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Rear door not rodent proof approx. 1/4 gap opening at bottom of door, instructed to seal, serious citation issued: 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS MINORS NOTED, 10/25/2012 FOR VIOLATIONS NOTED BELOW: 33 Coolers, sinks, cooking equipmentand fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily. 34 Floor in rear storage area, prep area, under display shelves and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. 35 Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must properly label all food containers offered for sale with the source of where product comes from
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked sneeze guard by food prep area, reseal/replace rusty shelving in walk-in coolers and storage areas, and raw wood shelves behind meat counter
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean or replace stained cutting boards in prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields on all lights rear storage area, light is needed front storage area, and increase watts on lights in storage area by meat counter area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaking faucet at three compartment behind cooking station, and provide three sink stoppers for all three compartment sinks
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed inside all coolers
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove smell odors inside walk-in coolers
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Coolers, sinks, cooking equipmentand fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in rear storage area, prep area, under display shelves and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in right side of three compartment sink(front)water coming up left and middle of sink-grease with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Coolers, sinks, cooking equipmentand fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in rear storage area, prep area, under display shelves and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Sink stoppers not provided at 3 compartment sinks. Instructed to provided sink stoppers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer not visible inside cooler. INstructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EX. MILK, YOGURT, PREPACKAGED LUNCH MEAT, SOUR CREAM ETC) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY INSIDE WALK IN/ DISPLAY COOLER. NOTED MILK AT 46.3F, YOGURT AT 46.8F, HOT DOG AT 46.9F, BOLOGNA AT 46.7, SOUR CREAM AT 46.9F, RICE CUSTARD AT 47.0F, CHORIZO AT 46.3F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 46.9F. (NOTED WALK-IN COOLER/DISPLAY COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.6F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 100 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIVIDER/BARRIER (SNEEZE GUARD) IN FRONT OF NEWLY BUILT TAQUERIA SERVICE COUNTER BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND STEAM TABLE/FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MIDDLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.-------MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE (WINDOW CASE AND HANDLE WITH DRIED MEAT DEBRIS AND SPILLS), CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND OR REMOVE AND RE CAULK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. NOTED CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE ROTISSERIE MACHINE AND ABOVE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----- MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WASHROOM AND PAINT RAW WOOD WASHROOM DOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS ESPECIALLY INSIDE WALK-IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EMPTY BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.