Taqueria y Birrieria Morelia

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 20, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed plates and single service items to be stored with food contact surfaces facing up at the front preparation area. Instructed manager to store all plates and single service items inverted to protect against potential sources of contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers being used, washed, and reused throughout facility. Instructed manager to discard all single service items and food containers once used, and to only use food grade containers designed for multiple uses.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed shelves in front preparation area 2 door reach in cooler to be extremely rusted with paint/surfaces flaking off. Instructed manager to repair or replace all damaged and rusted shelving in 2 door reach in 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: Observed heavy grease build up causing drips in the exhaust hood at front preparation area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain exhaust system free of excessive build up and drips.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mops stored in bucket in rear hall of facility. Instructed manager to store all mops so they are able to easily dry in between use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door preparation cooler in back of facility covered in tablecloths and used as storage as well as large 3 door preparation cooler stored in non-functional walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary and unused equipment that is not essential to operation of facility.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Aug 18, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Aug 9, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Improper thawing of beef in standing water in sink. Instd to thaw properly (under cold running water, under refrigeration, etc).

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings noted scattered on floor along wallbase and in corners of storage rooms. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Rear door not protected, bottom of door threshold in poor repair, not tight fitting. Instd to repair and maintain tight fitting

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Multi use eating utensils not inverted during storage. Instd to store properly (handle up).

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Small leak at pipes underneath 3-compartment sinks and rear handwash sink. Instd to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

4. Dec 15, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Missing labels for common name on dry storage containers. Instd to provide and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Excessive rust on exterior of grease trap at 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove rust and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site.,

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Oct 22, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at hand sink in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle in need of cover. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors under and around 3 comp sink and reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Sep 30, 2020 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to label bulk storage container with products name, also label prepared food items inside the 2-door cooler with the name and date.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean the interior of the deep freezer to remove ice build up and debris. Also clean the interior of the front prep cooler to remove spills. Clean the fan cover inside the rear storage cooler to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink in the middle. Must repair 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 floors dirty along the wall base and in corners in the rear dish washing area and rear storage areas. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Feb 4, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Jan 27, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies and maintain on site. Citation issued 7-38-005. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Missing consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder. Instd to provide same. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings noted on floor in storage room. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitized all affected areas. Instd to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a). Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Faucet missing at rear 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper faucet/plumbing with hot and cold running water under city pressure at 3-compartment sink. Citation issued priority foundation 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 6/4/2019 report 2290876: 37 observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed to label all bulk containers with common name of food. - 38 : observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. - 47 observed grocery bags used for food storage in chest freezer. Instructed manager to remove all grocery bags and provide food storage bags and containers. - 47 observed large pot in rear prep area too large to fit inside compartments of 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide an approved alternative method to wash, rinse, and sanitize. - 55 observed unused equipment stored inside unused walk-in cooler and unused equipment (tools, propane, etc) stored in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: See violation 60.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jun 4, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical11 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 employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010

     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 procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat tcs food(salsa, ham, etc) stored in coolers and not labeled and dated. Instructed manager to label and date all refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure statement on menu. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory and disclosure. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for food storage in chest freezer. Instructed manager to remove all grocery bags and provide food storage bags and containers.

     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 large pot in rear prep area too large to fit inside compartments of 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide an approved alternative method to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

     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 no hot and cold running water connected to utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintai.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold water handle missing on washbowl. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and leaking drainpipe under washbowl. Instructed to repair 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 unused equipment stored inside unused walk-in cooler and unused equipment stored in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields in rear prep area near 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to replace light shields and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fan not operable inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed fryer and grill not completely under ventilation hood. Instructed manager all cooking equipment must fit completely under ventilation hood.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Jul 21, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed chicaken stored in grocery bag in reach in cooler, instructed to provide food grade container or zip loc/baggies. Observed raw wood in rear prep area, instructed to seal. Observed no dipperwell(cold water) at front hand dipped icecream area, instructed to provide

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front 2 door cooler in cooking area not clean, instructed to clean. Also need to defrost and clean rear freezers.

    • 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, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear handsink leaking at lower p-trap, instructed to repair. Observed mop sink not connected, instructed to reconnect with hot and cold water and to proper drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear walk-in cooler not used but being used for storage, instructed to organize and remove items not being used. Also observed two small propane tanks in rear storage, instructed to remove.

11. Jul 8, 2016 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: Cutting board in prep area in need of replacing. Worn with deep cuts. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need aof cleaning to remove food spills. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in storage area, prep area and rear prep area in need of cleaning under and around equipment. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in front prep area. Must install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cold water handle on wshbowl in need of repair. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed in all reach in coolers. Must install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Any unecessary clutter in rear area must be removed. Correct and maintain

12. May 8, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed foil on the front storage shelves,instructed to remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean, flat grill drip tray, hood, filter, interior fryer door, rear 2 door cooler. Also excessive ice in the rear box freezer, instructed to defrost and clean. Clean and sanitize rear cutting board.

    • 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 under and around rear equipment, and clean all rear floor drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two propane tanks in rear storage area of building, instructed to remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Copy of idph's food handler info given at this time.

13. Sep 26, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the toilet room. Must replace them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet at the 3-compartment sink is leaking water from the neck. Must repair or replace. The cold water handle in poor repair in the toilet room. Must replace it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Large amount of clutter by the back door, in the rear closet,furnace room and the walkin cooler. Old unused equipment,sinks,boxes, bags,wood, cardboard, ect. Must remove the unnecessary articles and litter, clean and orgnize so no insect of rodunt harborage.

14. Jul 30, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace lights in rear storage rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in toilet room in poor repair. Repair same. Deep fryer not completely under ventilation system. Instd to do so.