Fresh Market Place

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 4, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vent covers in men and women's washrooms on first floor. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers and maintain. Observed dust on condensor fan covers in all walkin coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all food handler certificates on site expired at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Oct 28, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide designated area for employees personal drinks. All open drinks are prohibited in prep areas. Instructed to maintain

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in meat prep area. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. (corrected on site-manager provided soap) priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in taqueria prep area clogged and leaking when draining. Instructed to repair and maintain all exposed hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive black and pink slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Found metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures inoperable. Instructed manager to provide a working thermometer at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained cutting boards in the taqueria and meat prep areas. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards in these areas.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Replace the broken sliding plastic doors for the meat display cooler and taqueria area. .

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in cooler on the floor. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the meat grinder in the rear food prep area with a build up of food debris inside where the meat is pushed down to be grinded. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Found all the three compartment sinks throughout the facility not maintained; sinks are leaking and draining when water from all three compartments are drained. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found dirt and debris on the floors throughout the rear dry goods storage areas and inside the meat walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup at front entrance of meat/seafood freezer. Instructed to remove ice from interior of meat/seafood freezer. Observed buildup on walls, floor and shelving units in taqueria dishwashing area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vent covers in men and women's washrooms on first floor. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers and maintain. Observed dust on condensor fan covers in all walkin coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all food handler certificates on site expired at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Nov 13, 2023 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3): observed previous priority foundation violation from inspection report #2584384 dated 10/31/2023 not corrected. Priority violation 7-42-090 no citation issued. The floor in the taqueria prep area under and in front of the cooking equipment is not smooth and easily cleanable. Management instructed to repair and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.12: observed plastic bowl used for dispensing stored in container of seasoned salt. Instructed to store utensils with handle above the top of the food within containers that can be closed.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-201.11: observed garbage bags used for food storage. Instructed to obtain food grade storage bags for food storage. Observed plastic bowl used to dispense seasoned salt in the taqueria. Instructed to provide proper utensils for dispensing food and condiments.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed damaged gasket at base of meat/seafood walkin freezer. Instructed to repair gasket at base of door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed buildup on exterior of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on filters of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed ice buildup at front entrance of meat/seafood freezer. Instructed to remove ice from interior of meat/seafood freezer. Observed buildup on walls, floor and shelving units in taqueria dishwashing area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on ceiling vent covers in men and women's washrooms on first floor. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers and maintain. Observed dust on condensor fan covers in all walkin coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Nov 8, 2023 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violations from inspection report #2584384 dated 10/31/2023 not corrected. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued. The floor in the taqueria prep area under and in front of the cooking equipment is not smooth and easily cleanable. Management instructed to repair and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Observed approximately 30 mouse droppings in rear store room. Observed mouse activity along walls and underneath pallets on westside wall in rear store room. Instructed to eliminate mouse activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 11/08/2023.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.12: observed plastic bowl used for dispensing stored in container of seasoned salt. Instructed to store utensils with handle above the top of the food within containers that can be closed.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-201.11: observed garbage bags used for food storage. Instructed to obtain food grade storage bags for food storage. Observed plastic bowl used to dispense seasoned salt in the taqueria. Instructed to provide proper utensils for dispensing food and condiments.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed damaged gasket at base of meat/seafood walkin freezer. Instructed to repair gasket at base of door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed buildup on exterior of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on filters of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed ice buildup at front entrance of meat/seafood freezer. Instructed to remove ice from interior of meat/seafood freezer. Observed buildup on walls, floor and shelving units in taqueria dishwashing area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on ceiling vent covers in men and women's washrooms on first floor. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers and maintain. Observed dust on condensor fan covers in all walkin coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Oct 31, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed nonaccessible handwashing sinks in facility, in produce area(garbage can blocking access to handwashing sink), meat area(garbage can blocking access to handwashing sink) and in taqueria(towel in handwashing sink). Instructed handwashing sinks shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected on site manager removed garbage cans from in front of handwashing sinks in meat and produce areas and towel removed from interior of handwashing sink in taqueria. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 small flies in facility and 0ver 100 mouse droppings in rear storage. Observed small fly activity in taqueria serving area, taqueria dishwashing area on walls and equipment, bakery display case on one roll discarded by manager, and in deli on box of deli paper. Observed mouse activity along walls and underneath pallets on both sides of rear store room. Instructed to eliminate small fly and mouse activity, remove mouse droppings and clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 10/31/2023. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed plastic bowl used for dispensing stored in container of seasoned salt. Instructed to store utensils with handle above the top of the food within containers that can be closed.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed garbage bags used for food storage. Instructed to obtain food grade storage bags for food storage. Observed plastic bowl used to dispense seasoned salt in the taqueria. Instructed to provide proper utensils for dispensing food and condiments.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket at base of meat/seafood walkin freezer. Instructed to repair gasket at base of door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on exterior of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on filters of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup at front entrance of meat/seafood freezer. Instructed to remove ice from interior of meat/seafood freezer. Observed buildup on walls, floor and shelving units in taqueria dishwashing area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vent covers in men and women's washrooms on first floor. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers and maintain. Observed dust on condensor fan covers in all walkin coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2579189 dated 07/28/2023 not corrected. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. The floor in the taqueria prep area under and in front of the cooking equipment is not smooth and easily cleanable. Management instructed to repair and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Aug 4, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • 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 heavily stained and scored cutting boards being used in the meat cutting area. Management instructed to resurface or replace the stained and scored cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 the floor in the taqueria prep area under and in front of the cooking equipment is not smooth and easily cleanable. Management instructed to repair and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jul 28, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: The exposed hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink in the rear taqueria prep area is not accessible for use. The drain line has been removed from the sink so that it cannot be used. Management instructed to repair and maintain the exposed hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cross contamination between raw chicken and raw beef and raw pork in the meat display case. Observed raw chicken in contact with raw beef and raw pork inside of the deli case. Also observed cross contamination between raw beef and raw pork inside of the deli case. Management instructed to install dividers between different types of raw meat inside of the deli case to eliminate the potential for cross contamination. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the taqueria prep cooler. Observed pork at 52f, flautas at 51f, chicken at 51f, beef at 50f, cooked cactus at 51f, salsa at 80f, and chile relleno peppers at 52f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no warning label on the orange juice that is squeezed and packaged on premises stating that the juice has not been pasteurized and may cause foodborne illness. Management instructed to label all containers of juice that are prepared and packaged onsite. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the taqueria walk-in cooler with an air temperature of 52f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as salsa and raw meats. Management instructed to maintain the walk-in cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained and scored cutting boards being used in the meat cutting area. Management instructed to resurface or replace the stained and scored cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 2 door prep cooler in the taqueria and the stainless steel storage shelves in the meat department.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the wall of the taqueria prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floor in the taqueria prep area under and in front of the cooking equipment is not smooth and easily cleanable. Management instructed to repair and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Also observed peeling paint on the drop ceiling tracks in the taqueria prep area. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the peeling paint.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Aug 10, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no handwashing sink next to the "meat department" three compartment sink located in the dry goods area behind the meat department. Instructed management that handwashing sinks must be located in warewashing areas to be easily accessible for employees. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the hot holding display cases in the taqueria. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all hot-holding units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle inside the womens washroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must reorganize and remove any unnecessary articles from the 2nd floor "seasonal" storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Aug 3, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no handwashing sink next to the "meat department" three compartment sink located in the dry goods area behind the meat department. Instructed management that handwashing sinks must be located in warewashing areas to be easily accessible for employees. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found cold tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures inside the taqueria walk-in cooler. Raw chicken, raw pork, tripe, flautas, and cooked pork found at temperatures ranging from 48f to 56f. 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

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of the taqueria walk-in cooler to be improper at 56.0 f. Unit 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

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the hot holding display cases in the taqueria. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all hot-holding units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 125 mouse droppings on the floor near the rear recieving garage door, on and underneath pallets and on shelves throughout the rear dry goods storage area, inside the boiler room near the the deli department, and behind the barrels of pork fat near the taqueria. Also observed approximately 6 live flies in the employee lounge 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle inside the womens washroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must reorganize and remove any unnecessary articles from the 2nd floor "seasonal" storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found dirt and debris on the floors throughout the rear dry goods storage areas and inside the meat walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the fan guards inside the produce, dairy, meat department, seafood, and taqueria walk-in coolers. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Jun 23, 2021 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in deli department and taqueria food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained and dark deep grooves in cutting boards in taqueria prep area and meat department. Must resurface or replace cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in the rear taqueria food preparation area. Must repaiar and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on light shields cover above prep tables in taqueria food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grase and food debris on floor underneath 3-compartment and under around and behind all cooking equiment in taqueria food preparation area. Must clean and maintain area clean and dry at all times to prevent pest breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light bulb off above hand washing sink in taqueria prep area. Must repalce and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ventilation vents in all washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Aug 29, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • 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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide all items listed on the clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the broken sliding plastic doors for the meat display cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the prep tables in the taqueria and wire storage racks in the taqueria and taqueria walk-in cooler. Clean the storage shelves in the taqueria and meat prep areas. Clean the storage shelf above the 3 compartment sink in the produce prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle inside of the women's washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the cracked light shield in the walk-in freezer.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates were provided for food handling employees. Management instructed that all food handling employees must have a food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Aug 22, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • 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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide all items listed on the clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available in both the men's and women's washrooms next to the taqueria. Management provide hand soap to both washrooms at my request. Management instructed to provide hand soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem probe thermometer was provided on the premises to take hot and cold food temperatures. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 live small flies and 5 live house flies on the walls and storage shelves in the rear food prep area and storage/warehouse areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chicharrones stored on top of the taqueria counter where it was exposed to potential contamination by customers. Management instructed to store all food in a protected location. Chicharonnes were moved to the hot holding unit which was protected from contamination by the public. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained cutting boards in the taqueria and meat prep areas. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards in these areas.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the broken sliding plastic doors for the meat display cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the prep tables in the taqueria and wire storage racks in the taqueria and taqueria walk-in cooler. Clean the storage shelves in the taqueria and meat prep areas. Clean the storage shelf above the 3 compartment sink in the produce prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle inside of the women's washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of encrusted grease on the top and sides of the grease dumpster. Management instructed to clean and maintain the dumpster and the ground surrounding the dumpster. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the walls of the prep areas, especially the prep area adjacent to the taqueria.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the cracked light shield in the walk-in freezer.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates were provided for food handling employees. Management instructed that all food handling employees must have a food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

13. Nov 13, 2017 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk packaged tamales at taqueria display case without proper labels. Site obtained tamales from distributor in area. Instructed operator to ensure that proper labels and dates are on all bulk food items. Maintain it all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed bread display case at taqueria with cracked lid. Instructor manager to repair and maintain it all time. Observed microwave located in taqueria prep area with broken handle. Instructed managed to repair and maintain. Observed bulk food containers located in taqueria area with missing lids. Instructed manager to provide lids on all bulk containers to prevent possible contamination. Observed freezer door near receiving loading dock area in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed cracked light shield in both rear walk in freezer units, behind store. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed black substance embedded in caulking along three-compartment sink in deli dish pit area. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize, resurface and maintain. Also observed cintas fill line tubing, located at same three-compartment sink with black mold like substance in interior of tubing. Instructed manager to replace and maintained at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on fan covers in all walk in coolers, freezer, meat prep room and deli prep room. Instructed manager to cleanable above areas. Maintain it all times observed missing light shields in receiving loading dock area above three-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide shields or shatterproof bulbs. Maintain it all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometer in fud open face display cheese cooler located in front of deli. Instructed manager to provide thermometer.

14. Sep 20, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk packaged tamales at taqueria display case without proper labels. Site obtained tamales from distributor in area. Instructed operator to ensure that proper labels and dates are on all bulk food items. Maintain it all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed bread display case at taqueria with cracked lid. Instructor manager to repair and maintain it all time. Observed microwave located in taqueria prep area with broken handle. Instructed managed to repair and maintain. Observed bulk food containers located in taqueria area with missing lids. Instructed manager to provide lids on all bulk containers to prevent possible contamination. Observed freezer door near receiving loading dock area in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed cracked light shield in both rear walk in freezer units, behind store. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed black substance embedded in caulking along three-compartment sink in deli dish pit area. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize, resurface and maintain. Also observed cintas fill line tubing, located at same three-compartment sink with black mold like substance in interior of tubing. Instructed manager to replace and maintained at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on fan covers in all walk in coolers, freezer, meat prep room and deli prep room. Instructed manager to cleanable above areas. Maintain it all times observed missing light shields in receiving loading dock area above three-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide shields or shatterproof bulbs. Maintain it all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometer in fud open face display cheese cooler located in front of deli. Instructed manager to provide thermometer.

15. Sep 13, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations from report 1960700, dated:9/19/16, not corrected. #32 observed the seafood cutting board in poor repair, instructed to replace. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain, above area. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk packaged tamales at taqueria display case without proper labels. Site obtained tamales from distributor in area. Instructed operator to ensure that proper labels and dates are on all bulk food items. Maintain it all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed bread display case at taqueria with cracked lid. Instructor manager to repair and maintain it all time. Observed microwave located in taqueria prep area with broken handle. Instructed managed to repair and maintain. Observed bulk food containers located in taqueria area with missing lids. Instructed manager to provide lids on all bulk containers to prevent possible contamination. Observed freezer door near receiving loading dock area in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed cracked light shield in both rear walk in freezer units, behind store. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed uncleaned and dark deep grooves in all cutting boards in the taqueria prep area, meat department and deli prep.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed black substance embedded in caulking along three-compartment sink in deli dish pit area. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize, resurface and maintain. Also observed cintas fill line tubing, located at same three-compartment sink with black mold like substance in interior of tubing. Instructed manager to replace and maintained at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind grill and cook line station lined with aluminum foil. Instructed operator to remove and to assure surface is smooth and easily. Observed dust accumulation on fan covers in all walk in coolers, freezer, meat prep room and deli prep room. Instructed manager to cleanable above areas. Maintain it all times observed missing light shields in receiving loading dock area above three-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide shields or shatterproof bulbs. Maintain it all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometer in fud open face display cheese cooler located in front of deli. Instructed manager to provide thermometer.

16. Sep 19, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the seafood cutting board in poor repair, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the prep table not clean under chicken roaster,instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean in rear taqueria prep area, instructed to clean.

    • 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 stove in the taqueria not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean fan guard covers in egg cooler.

17. Apr 6, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed fresh masa sold to them by tortilleria atotonilco in grocery bags, instructed to provide proper food grade container, or baggies/ziploc. Observed the compressor with ice build up, not maintained instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear floor drains not clean, instructed to clean.

    • 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 two restrooms ceiling vents not clean dusty, instructed to clean.

18. Jul 17, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • 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 on shelving units. Must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards in poor repair at meat and produce preparation areas.(deep grooves) must repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Found lights not shatterproof inside hot holding unit. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter at main kitchen diswashing areas. Boxes, clothes, etc. Must clean and organize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Foodhandlers must wear hair restraints when preparing food.

19. Jul 29, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE CADDY TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN PRODUCE AREA AND CLEAN CONTAINER FOR TONGS IN BAKERY (BREAD)AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS & CARTS IN TAQUERIA,TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MEAT DEPT,FISH DEPT.RUST FROM GREASETRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA OF TAQUERIA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS,REMOVE TAPE FROM DOOR OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING CABINET,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AIR CURTAINS AT REAR OVERHEAD DELIVERY DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUIL UP FROM SHELVING UNITS ,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,STOVE,DEEP FRYER,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT ,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN DELI WALK IN COOLER,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER,IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS.

    • 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 FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,SPRINKLER ROOMMUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING IN TAQUERIA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,FISH WALK IN FREEZER,MEAT PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER,SALES FLOOR.

    • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA AND DOOR OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,2ND FL.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,OVER HEAD PIPE IN MEAT DEPT.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN FISH DEPT,MEAT PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY,DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD MEAT PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOT HOLDING UNITS IN TAQUERIA,MISSING END CAPS IN DELI PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN TAQUERIA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HAND SINK HAS A LEAKY CONNECTION IN MEAT DEPT

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS IN TAQUERIA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 2ND FL. ELECTRICAL ROOM.

20. Jul 22, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    11 general Show violations

    • 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 more than 50 small flies and 10 large flies flying around and on boxes and ceilings in taqueria,rear dish washing area of taqueria and on and in several bags of onions in rear dry food storage area.also 10 rodent droppings on pallet next to pop display in rear dry food storage area.also front entry and exit doors and 2nd fl. Door not tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.floor drains in all departments has food debri build up.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas and floor drains.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/22/14.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk and small food storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a knife caddy to properly store knives in produce area and clean container for tongs in bakery (bread)area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from all shelving units & carts in taqueria,taqueria walk in cooler,produce walk in cooler,meat dept,fish dept.rust from greasetrap at 3- compartment sink in dish washing area of taqueria.must remove foil from all surfaces in all prep areas.must repair or replace worn cutting boards in all prep areas,remove tape from door of chicken hot holding cabinet,worn door gaskets on dairy walk in cooler,damaged air curtains at rear overhead delivery door.

    • 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 and dust buil up from shelving units ,prep tables,grill tables,stove,deep fryer,used and unused coolers and equipment ,interior parts of ice machine,fan guard covers in deli walk in cooler,saw machine,grinder,in all prep areas,walk in coolers.

    • 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 from floor along wallbases throughout all prep areas,walk in coolers,dry food storage areas,sprinkler roommust repair or replace damaged and broken concrete flooring in taqueria,dry food storage areas,dairy walk in cooler,fish walk in freezer,meat prep area & walk in cooler,sales floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged walls in meat prep area and door of meat walk in cooler in poor repair.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in men's and women's toilet room,2nd fl.dry food storage area,over head pipe in meat dept.must clean walls in fish dept,meat prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing light shields in produce display,damaged light shield meat prep area and burnt out lights at hot holding units in taqueria,missing end caps in deli prep area.must clean light shields in taqueria.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at urinal in men's toilet room,hand sink has a leaky connection in meat dept.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for hot holding units in taqueria.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in 2nd fl. Electrical room.

21. Jan 13, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in deli walk in cooler, must properly date food items in deli walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in meat department walk in cooler, that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks in meat department, deli department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, walk in coolers not clean, need cleaning, floors in 2nd floor storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls, ceilings in walk in coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Broken, damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, walk in coolers shall be replaced/provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

22. Sep 27, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not maintained. With debris under the dumpster and surrounding areas. Instructed manager that outside dumpster surrounding areas must be clean all the times. Manager asked one of the employee to clean the outside dumpster areas during inspection. Outside dumpster areas are now cleaned and maintained. Citation issued serious 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used

      Inspector’s note: Found toxic items /chemicals(oven cleaner, sun washing detergents,chlorox, windex) stored with canned tomatoes, canned jalapenos, canned beans,etc) in the shelve in the taqueria area. Instructed manager that all chemicals must be stored in a separate shelve and all canned foods must be stored in a separate shelves. No mixing toxic items/chemicals with canned foods. Citation issued serious 7-38-005(a). Manager removed all the toxic items/chemicals and stored them in shelves with all chemicals.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All bulk containers with rice and flour must must a label/name of the product.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost all the ice cream freezer and the guava case freezer with heavy ice accumulated and maintain. Must remove all the aluminum foil being used as a shelf liner in the dry storage shelve in the taqueria section.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and sanitize all chopping boards in the meat section and taqueria section. Clean and sanitize all prep tables, bottom shelve of the prep tables, all cooking equipments in taqueria section and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor under all the pallets in the rear storage area, floor inside the fish walk in freezer and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing end caps on some light bulbs in the meat and chicken display cooler and frozen vegetables freezer. Must provide end caps to hold the plastic light shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide visible thermometer inside the reach in cooler in the deli dept.

23. Nov 18, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Following in need of detail cleaning: interior and exterior surfaces of meat display cooler, wrap machine around switches, electrical cord with debris accumulation, and carts in meat prep area, exterior surfaces of blender with dried food debris in kitchen prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with dust build-up above produce display area. And also light shield above kitchen prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped faucet handle at one compartment/prep sink in rear (kitchen) dish washing area and must fix leaky water line under exposed hand sink in meat section.

24. May 13, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • 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 CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER.----NOTED SOME CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AT MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR SAND.

    • 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. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF DELI CASE (UNDER RACKS WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION), AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE WHERE RUST STARTS BUILDING UP.

    • 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 IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, FLOORS IN CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER, AND STEEL FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DRIED FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP IN BETWEEN STEEL FLOOR.

    • 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 WALLS INSIDE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER WITH SPILLS.----MUST CLEAN CONDENSER FAN COVER ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA. SOME RUSTED, MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • 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 FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND LEAKY FAUCET NECK (KITCHEN AREA).-----NOTED MISSING FOOT PEDAL (COLD) AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DELI SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • 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 INSIDE ALL COOLERS (KITCHEN AREA) SAME AS HOT HOLDING THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT, VISIBLE AND ACCURATE.

    • 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 ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED IN WATER PUMP ROOM.