Carniceria Guanajuato
6040 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Grocery/Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 18, 2026
Carniceria Guanajuato was last inspected on August 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
August 18, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
6 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the display dairy cooler. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in walk-in coolers. Instructed to provide food grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 the rear prep area near exit to dumpster with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
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 chicken stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.
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 an accumulation of food debris on the sliding doors of meat department cold-hold unit. Must remove debris and clean unit after each use.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
30 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general1 paperwork 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 cutting board attached to prep cooler in "taqueria guanajuato" kitchen with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to deep clean and restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for all certified foodservice managers. Instructed all employees holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate to comply and complete allergen training and maintain records on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general2 paperwork 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 torn gasket in the 2 door cooler by the taco prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain
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 cutting board on main meat prep area covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
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 dirt and debris build up inside and on the cooler of the 2-door prep cooler in the taqueria, the meat department walk-in cooler, and in the display coolers in the meat department.instructed management to detail clean all said coolers 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: Observed excessive accumulated dust on the condenser fan cover in the walk in cooler (produce and meat). Instructed to 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 dirt and grease build up inside light shields covers above prep areas and above cutting tables in butcher area. 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: Must clean floors throughout meat department, hot prep area in rear and meat cooler walk-in coolers area and must maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace all burned out light bulbs inside the dairy walk-in cooler,hot prep area in area and the produce walk-in cooler to provide adequate lighting.
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: No valid food handler certificates were provided for food handling employees. Management instructed to show proof of training for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front taco prep cold holding unit, such as 20lbs of cooked beans at 97.2f, 5lbs of cooked rice at 47.8f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 25lbs at $95. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
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: Found ready to eat tcs foods cooked beef and cooked rice in refrigerator not date marked. 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 cutting board on main meat prep area covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
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 torn gasket in the 2 door cooler by the taco prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain
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: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is leaking when draining water from three compartment. 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy dirt and debris build up inside and on the cooler of the 2-door prep cooler in the taqueria, the meat department walk-in cooler, and in the display coolers in the meat department.instructed management to detail clean all said coolers 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: Observed excessive accumulated dust on the condenser fan cover in the walk in cooler (produce and meat). Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area not maintained. Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and above rim and trash bags on top of can. Must remove trash and bags and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors throughout meat department, hot prep area in rear and meat cooler walk-in coolers area and must 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 dirt and grease build up inside light shields covers above prep areas and above cutting tables in butcher area. Must clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace all burned out light bulbs inside the dairy walk-in cooler,hot prep area in area and the produce walk-in cooler to provide adequate lighting.
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: No valid food handler certificates were provided for food handling employees. Management instructed to show proof of training for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed steak at improper hot holding temperature at 113.5f in hot holding unit. Observed cooked pork, cooked chicken, stuffed peppers with cheese and cooked pork chicharons at improper hot holding temperature ranging from 110-123f. Time temperature control for safety foods must be held at 135.0f or above inside of a hot holding unit. Food discarded voluntarily. Food weighing approximately 30 lbs at a cost of $125.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler in meat department preparing food with about an inch long beard. Instructed to wear an effective beard restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general1 paperwork 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: Found the hot-holding case in the meat department in poor repair; the sliding door is broken and does not fully close/seal, and there is a large hole in the plastic on the right side of the case. Must repair and maintain.
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 dirt and debris build up inside and on the gaskets of the 2-door prep cooler in the taqueria, the meat department walk-in cooler, and in the display coolers in the meat department. Observed heavy ice and debris build up inside the 2-door true freezer located on the store floor next to the pop. Noted heavy ice build up inside the glass top chest freezers located towards the front of the store. Instructed management to detail clean all said coolers and freezers, defrost the 2 chest freezers, 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 excessive clutter, garbage, and unnecessary articles stored throughout the basement. Must remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean area, and organize all remaining articles, storing them off the floor to provide adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace all burned out light bulbs inside the mens washroom, the dairy walk-in cooler, and the produce walk-in cooler to provide adequate lighting.
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 the mechanical ventilation inside the mens and womens washroom to be broken. Must repair and provide working ventilation.
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: No valid food handler certificates were provided for food handling employees. Management instructed to show proof of training for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
10 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the display coolers or in the hot-holding case, both located in the meat department. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all hot-holding and cold-holding units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
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 live fruit flies in the following areas: 15 in the basement near the dry storage shelves, 10 on the wall above the door located outside of the dairy walk-in cooler, 35 in the produce prep area on equipment and on the open container of garbage, and over 75 in the produce department customer area on onions, ginger, potatoes, and other surrounding produce. Also noted 8 mouse droppings in the basement on the floor next to the microwaves. Instructed management to contact pest control for service 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: Found the hot-holding case in the meat department in poor repair; the sliding door is broken and does not fully close/seal, and there is a large hole in the plastic on the right side of the case. Must repair and maintain.
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 food stored directly in plastic grocery bags inside the 2-door true freezer located in the store floor area next to the pop. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.
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 remove all aluminum foil, plastic, paper liner, and cardboard from all cooking equipment and from inside the coolers throughout all cooking/prep areas, and provide surfaces that are smooth, non-absorbant, 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 dirt and debris build up inside and on the gaskets of the 2-door prep cooler in the taqueria, the meat department walk-in cooler, and in the display coolers in the meat department. Observed heavy ice and debris build up inside the 2-door true freezer located on the store floor next to the pop. Noted heavy ice build up inside the glass top chest freezers located towards the front of the store. Instructed management to detail clean all said coolers and freezers, defrost the 2 chest freezers, 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 excessive clutter, garbage, and unnecessary articles stored throughout the basement. Must remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean area, and organize all remaining articles, storing them off the floor to provide adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the mechanical ventilation inside the mens and womens washroom to be broken. Must repair and provide working ventilation.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace all burned out light bulbs inside the mens washroom, the dairy walk-in cooler, and the produce walk-in cooler to provide adequate lighting.
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 violation from 2/9/2021 report #2484674 not corrected: violation #55 (6-201.11) must clean floor throughout basement dry storage area and must maintain. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No valid food handler certificates were provided for food handling employees. Management instructed to show proof of training for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean floor throughout basement dry storage area and must 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 a few missing floor tiles in rear carnitas food prep area. Must repair, replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical8 general 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 have 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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in rear meat counter area and rear cutting area. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of hand washing sinks and prep areas. 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
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink draining slow in rear pork carnitas prep area. 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 clutter and unnecessary items in rear storage rooms. Must remove clean and organize areas to preent 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 grease build up inside light shields covers above prep areas and above cutting tables in butcher area. 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: Must clean floor throughout basement dry storage area and must 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 a few missing floor tiles in rear carnitas food prep area. Must repair, replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on ventilation vents inside customers washrooms. 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 inspection report#2303523 on 07/23/2019. #55 repair the corner of the wall in the produce prep area where the wall tiles were removed. #56 must provide adequate lighting in the produce prep area. #57 no food handler certificates were provided for food handling employees. Management instructed to show proof of training for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 repair the corner of the wall in the produce prep area where the wall tiles were removed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 must provide adequate lighting in the food prep area next to the meat and deli prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 must provide a light shield for the light fixture in the meat and deli prep area where missing.
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 no valid food handler certificates were provided for food handling employees. Management instructed to show proof of training for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical8 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 have 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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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cups used as scoops for salsa in the prep cooler. Management instructed to use utensils with a handle.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on the premises to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. 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: Clean the interior of the deli case cooler.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's 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 walls in the men's washroom.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield for the light fixture above the grill in the taqueria.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in the produce prep area.
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 from report #2184548 on 7/13/18 were not corrected: 39 - observed food stored under sewer lines in the basement. Must remove. 47 - observed deep cuts and groves in the cutting boards throughout premise. Must remove or resurface. 51 - observed small leak coming from ceiling in basement. Must repair and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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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 to show proof of training for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical8 general 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: Must provide employee health policy. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-012(a)
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: Must provide cleanup kit and procedure. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must provide consumer advisory disclosure and reminder. No citation issued priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored under sewer lines in the basement and under leaking water in the produce cooler . Must remove.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in produce cooler stored uncovered and in milk crates on floor. Must remove.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed serving tongs stored directly on bread in the display cabinet must remove.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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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 shelving liner throughout premise. Must remove. Observed foil used as liner under grill table. Must remove.
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 milk crates and wood pallets being used as shelving throughout premise. Must remove and provide a non-porous,smooth, surface that is stored 6" off the floor and is of an easily floor accessible and cleanable design.
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 deep cuts and groves in the cutting boards throughout premise. Must remove or resurface.
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 ventilation covers in toilet rooms encrusted with dust/debris. Must remove. Observed excess ice accumulation inside the packaged ice freezer. Must defrost 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 small leak coming from ceiling in basement. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical13 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: Must provide employee health policy. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-012(a)
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: Must provide cleanup kit and procedure. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION USED WHILE WASHING DISHES IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT THEY MUST USE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE WASHING ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-030 (c)
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must provide consumer advisory disclosure and reminder. No citation issued priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: Must obtain approval from cdph for the chichironas cooking process and for the cleaning process of all large equipment that cannot be submerged in the three compartment sink. Or remove the chichironas and large utensils from premise. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored under sewer lines in the basement and under leaking water in the produce cooler . Must remove.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in produce cooler stored uncovered and in milk crates on floor. Must remove.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed serving tongs stored directly on bread in the display cabinet must remove.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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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 shelving liner throughout premise. Must remove. Observed foil used as liner under grill table. Must remove.
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 deep cuts and groves in the cutting boards throughout premise. Must remove or resurface.
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 milk crates and wood pallets being used as shelving throughout premise. Must remove and provide a non-porous,smooth, surface that is stored 6" off the floor and is of an easily floor accessible and cleanable design.
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 ventilation covers in toilet rooms encrusted with dust/debris. Must remove. Observed excess ice accumulation inside the packaged ice freezer. Must defrost 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 small leak coming from ceiling in basement. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed food, food contact equipment and other various articles that pic reported is garbage stored throughout premise in close proximity to the unadulterated foods, and equipment. Must remove.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall by the milk cooler. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed personal items (jacket and bag) being stored inside the milk cooler. Must remove.
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 lights out in milk/deli meat cooler. Must repair and maintain. Observed inadequate lighting throughout basement.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen training certification. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation#: pa 100-0367
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 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 food splatter on glass display case, throughout meat/deli area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain, at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light in the following areas: -above cook line area in taqueria -main walk in cooler for meats -produce walk in cooler instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from report#2050373 5/15/17 #18-still finding front exit door with a appx."3-4" gap along side of door from top to bottom and rear delivery door appx."1-2" gap along bottom,and front enrty door not able to open automatically all the way.must rodent proof doors to be tight fitting,and repair door to open all the way.door repair person arrived on site during inspection to repair above mentioned doors.(critical 7-42-090)
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN HOT FOODS PREP AREA
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MEAT & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON SOME MEAT DISPLAY UNITS IN MEAT DEPT.MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS AND HOLDING UNITS FOR BULK FOODS AND OPEN BAKED GOODS UTENSILS
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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 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM TAQUERIA-PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,GRILL TABLE,KNIFE CADDY AND CAN OPENER.MEAT,PRODUCE & TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD,MOP SINK BASIN
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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 AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN MEAT & TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR
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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 DIRT BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER,FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,HOOD IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA,MEAT PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT,PRODUCE 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT FOOD PREP LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK,MEAT DEPT.COLD HOLDING UNITS RECONNECT DRAIN LINES.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER WHERE THEY REPACKAGE PEANUTS,SEASONINGS,PEPPERS FOR SALE.
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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 MEAT DISPLAY 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical12 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing facilities not maintained and accessible for staff.observed no paper towels at hand sink in taqueria and hot food prep area a floor squeegee inside of hand sink basin while food is being prepared ,hanlded and served.paper towels are provided and squeegee removed from sink and maintained.(critical 7-38-030)
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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 front exit door with a appx."3-4" gap along side of door from top to bottom and rear delivery door appx."1-2" gap along bottom,and front enrty door not able to open automatically all the way.must rodent roof doors to be tight fitting,and repair door to open all the way.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as beans,ham,tongue,pork,etc) must be on site at all times.manager arrived on site after inspection was conducted appx. 11:15 a.m..(serious 7-38-012)
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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 invert multiuse utensils on shelving units in hot foods prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on meat & produce walk in cooler,missing door handles on some meat display units in meat dept.must provide scoops and holding units for bulk foods and open baked goods utensils
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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 taqueria-prep & reach in coolers,prep tables,cutting boards,grill table,knife caddy and can opener.meat,produce & taqueria walk in cooler fan guard,mop sink basin.
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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 and food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases in meat & taqueria walk in cooler,basement floor.must remove standing water on basement floor.
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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 dirt build up on ventilation vents in toilet rooms.must clean grease and food debri from walls in taqueria walk in cooler,filters at hood of cooking equipment in hot food prep area.must repair or replace leaky walls in basement.must clean debri from light shields in produce prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out lights in men's and women's toilet rooms,hood in hot food prep area,meat prep area hot holding unit,produce 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 repair or replace hot food prep leaky pipe at hand sink and leaky faucet at 3- comp sink,meat dept.cold holding units reconnect drain lines.must install a hand sink behind service counter where they repackage peanuts,seasonings,peppers for sale.
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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 meat display units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in basement food and equipment storage area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for employees.must enroll and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Observed front char grill not clean, instructed to clean.
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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 rear cooking area broken/missing floor tiles in front of cooking equipment, instructed to replace.also clean basement floor.
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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 water damaged ceiling tiles in butcher area above the prep tables, instructed to replace. Also clean dusty ceiling vents in produce side sales floor area, above the produce.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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 the butcher area cutting board stained/pitted, not maintained instructed to replace.
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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 cutting boards in the taqueria, and produce cutting area not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean table storage shelves in both above areas. Clean interior of taqueria 2 door 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 standing water in basement, instructed to remove/keep floor dry. Also clean butcher area/ meat cooler floor.
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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 light in the restrooms dim, instructed to repair/replace bulbs that are out. Also clean vent fan covers dusty in both restrooms. Observed ceiling vents dusty in the following areas butcher, cooking rear/front, instructed to clean. Clean light shields in produce cutting area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in basement, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 basement by mop sink areas. Must clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Found lights not shielded inside pork rind case. Must shield lights.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units. Must store inverted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found interior of meat reach in coolers 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 some water spillage in basement floor. Must clean and sanitize.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: Found some food items not properly date in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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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 not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving door tracks, racks in meat department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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: Floors in walk in cooler and rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under pallets, storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers , kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.Exhaus fan in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be replaced.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Found prep cooler not meeting proper temperature at 50.0f. Instructed manager that prep cooler must maintain a temperature of 40f or below. Manager called the maintenance person to fix the temperature of the cooler. Citation issued critical 7-38-005(a). Maintenance person was not able to fix the prep cooler. Temperature is still at 50f. Tagged the prep cooler. Instructed not to use the cooler and not to remove the tag.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods at improper[er temperature inside the prep cooler in taqueria. Beef at 51.6f, chopped tomatoes at 47.8f. Ham at 58.0f and 47.9f. Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain a temperature of 40f or below during storage,display and preparation. Manager voluntarily discarded the said products worth $250 ,total 40 lbs. Citation issued critical 7-38-005(a).
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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 re seal the floor thru-out the basement,make it smooth easily cleanable. All stocks must be stored 6' off the floor away from the walls.
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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: Fan guard of the one door cooler in the taqueria with dust build -up, vent cover in both washrooms with dust build-up and vent on the ceiling in the main kitchen with dust build-up. 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: Burned out light bulbs in the walk in cooler for the meat and walk in cooler for the produce.must replace light bulbs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaking heavy on the faucet connector of the 3 compartment sink in the butcher area, and in the 3 compartment sink of the taqueria. Must repair to stop the leak.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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 re seal the floor thru-out the basement,make it smooth easily cleanable. All stocks must be stored 6' off the floor away from the walls.
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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: Fan guard of the one door cooler in the taqueria with dust build -up, vent cover in both washrooms with dust build-up and vent on the ceiling in the main kitchen with dust build-up. 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: Burned out light bulbs in the walk in cooler for the meat and walk in cooler for the produce.must replace light bulbs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaking heavy on the faucet connector of the 3 compartment sink in the butcher area, and in the 3 compartment sink of the taqueria. Must repair to stop the leak.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · 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: Cutting board not maintained in butcher area. Instructed to replace worn cutting board. Dry beans in produce section no properly displayed. Instructed to have beans in gravity fed unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Storage shelves, cutting boards, interior of cooler and cooking equipment 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 butcher, basement and in dining area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · 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: Violations still pending, see report #1277229
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Violations still pending, see report #1277229
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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: Violations still pending, see report #1277229
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Violations still pending, see report #1277229
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 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: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found Carnitas 15 lbs at 127.3 F to 135.0 F and Chicken 10 lbs at 117.0 F to 130.4 F. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods (HOT) must maintain 140 F or above and (COLD) 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $87, 25 lbs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting board not maintained in butcher area. Instructed to replace worn cutting board. Dry beans in produce section no properly displayed. Instructed to have beans in gravity fed unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Storage shelves, cutting boards, interior of cooler and cooking equipment 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 butcher, basement and in dining area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 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: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found cooked carnitas on storage shelves 5lbs at 64.0 F and menudo chili sauce 4 gallons 113.0 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below or 140 F or above. Must properly document temperature log and cool potentially hazardous foods from 140 F to 70 F within 4 hours and 70 F to 40 F within 2 hours. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $75.
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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 under equipment, along wallbase, basement storage area and produce prep area 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: Ventilation and light covers through out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls not maintained in basement. Instructed to repair walls to prevent water seepage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
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: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found cooked whole chickens in hot holding unit at improper temperature. Cooked chicken temperature at 103.1 F to 114.1 F. Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 140 F or above for hot foods. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $20, 20 lbs.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink not properly maintained or operated. While running water at exposed hand sink in produce prep area, water draining from sink coming up from floor drain, approximately 3 feet in front of sink. Instructed manager to repair sink and detail clean drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Foods inside walk-in cooler in bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Deli meats in display cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to label all deli meats within 5 days to use when package seal has been broken.
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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 under equipment, along wallbase, basement storage area and produce prep area 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: Ventilation and light covers through out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls not maintained in basement. Instructed to repair walls to prevent water seepage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
6 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: Instructed to clean and remove worn-out caulking with black mold like build-up around 3 compartment sink and re caulk (taqueria area).----------must replace broken rubber gasket around meat walk-in cooler door (behind meat prep area).----------must seal or paint raw wood shelves inside dairy walk-in cooler (rear area).
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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: Instructed to detail clean floors along the walls and in all corners inside meat walk-in cooler, rear storage area (by receiving door), inside dairy walk-in cooler, and throughout basement storage.--------must fix or replace broken floor tiles at rear area (by receiving door).
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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: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build-up inside meat walk-in cooler.--------must clean and maintain walls with dried food spillage inside meat 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: Instructed to fix leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment sink (meat prep area).---------must repair stripped cold faucet handle at exposed hand sink (taqueria area).---------noted water leak from ceiling at basement storage area. Instructed to fix (floors must be kept dry at all times).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside hot holding display unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles stored on top of unused walk-in cooler in the basement and unnecessary items stored in basement storage to prevent rodent and insect harborage.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.