Taqueria y Tortilleria Atotonilco

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 floors at fron prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove any food spills and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floors at fron prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove any food spills and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 hood vent filters in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up instructed to clean and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) previous core violation not corrected from january 15, 2025, report #2610563 #57 observed expired food handler certificates on site. Instructed to meet requirement. #58 observed an expired allergen training certificate for the city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to meet requirement. Instructed manager to correct violations and maintain certificates in good standing. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All togo containers must be up off the floor. Do not store containers on floor or under shelving unit. Correct and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors at fron prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove any food spills and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood vent filters in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up instructed to clean and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from january 15, 2025, report #2610563 #57 observed expired food handler certificates on site. Instructed to meet requirement. #58 observed an expired allergen training certificate for the city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to meet requirement. Instructed manager to correct violations and maintain certificates in good standing. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-901.12 noted dirty wiping cloths on water hose at 3 compartment. Not properly stored. Instructed properly to store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mops stored on floor and in dirty water in a mop bucket in rear area. Must place mops in position that can allow them air dry without soiling walls and floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted clutter of equipment and dirty dishes and food container items on floors in dishwashing area. Must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Found chicken thawing on food prep table. Instructed to thaw using am approved method.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pots too big to submerge in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove said large pots or provide a clean in place procedure rto adequately clean said pots. .

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle inside of womens toilet room. Instructed to provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non-compliance from inspection report # 2567545 conducted on november 25,2022. The following previous core violation was not corrected: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation managers without the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed a plastic chopping/cutting board with loose pieces of plastic along the side. Instructed to always maintain all food contact surfaces smooth and easily cleanable at all times. Manager remove said chopping board and replace the chopping board with a new chopping board during the inspection.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaky underneath the prep cooler in the front. Must find the source and repair. Also repair the leak at the rear hand sink hot water knob.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain garbage can with lids in the womens washroom as required.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors and floor mats need cleaning in the front prep line to remove food spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed storage of sealed soda bottles being stored in the basement under a unshielded sewer pipe. Instructed to remove and never store anything under sewer pipes.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed rust on the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed storage of sealed soda bottles being stored in the basement under a unshielded sewer pipe. Instructed to remove and never store anything under sewer pipes.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed rust on the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove rust.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pre-packaged tamale corn husk, not properly labeled, missing the business name and address. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the wiping clothes improperly stored on the front prep table, instructed to store properly in sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ladies restroom two stalls receptacles without covers, instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling vents in the dining area dusty, instructed to clean. Also clean ceiling light shields in dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pre-packaged tamale corn husk not properly labeled, missing the business name and address, instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the wiping clothes improperly stored on the front prep table, instructed to store properly in sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ladies restroom two stalls receptacles without covers, instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling vents in the dining area dusty, instructed to clean. Also clean ceiling light shields in dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize, knives and knife rack at rear meat prep station, and properly store multi-use utensils only after cleaned and sanitized.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front grill/fryer area not clean, instructed to clean under and around the equipment and all surfaces of samme area. Detail clean surfaces of drawers of the coolers under grill of encrusted food debris and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor at grill in front cooking area of food spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in the form of boxes in basement area to prevent rodent/pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DRAWERS OF THE COOLER UNDER THE GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND SEVERAL LARGE POTS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A LARGER SINK THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE THE POTS OR REMOVE THE LARGE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME. -THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IF THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: The previous non-compliance inspection report summary dated november 08, 2016 not posted/displayed for the customer's viewing. A summary from july, 2016 was posted. Instructed to post the most recent inspection report summary in plain viewing of this establishment's customers. Serious violation 7-42-010 (b)

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

Inspector’s note: Found the previous minor violations from report #1971026 dated 11/08/2016 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -30. Observed potentially hazardous foods (beef) inside of the reach in freezer and refrigerator, held for over 24 hours without the proper label containing product name and date. Instructed to properly label all potentially hazardous foods and maintain. -31. Observed plates and to go trays not inverted and being stored on the front customer counter. Instructed to invert and maintain at all times. Observed a cup being used as a scoop and being stored inside of a bulk salsa container located in the drink refrigerator in the customer dining area. Instructed to not store utensils inside of product and maintain. -41. Observed clutter being stored on the floor of the basement. Instructed to elevate at least 6 inches or remove unnecessary clutter and ma

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

Inspector’s note: The knife rack in the rear and the rubber gaskets on the drawers of the cooler under the grill in the front food preparation area has food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Found several large pots too big to be properly washed in the 3-compartment sinks on site. Instructed to either get a larger sink that will accommodate the pots or remove the large pots. Maintain same. -the hand sink next to the drain board on the 3-compartment sink if the front food preparation area needs a partitioner/splash guard. Instructed to provide and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (beef, egg) are being handled prepared and served. Manager arrive on site 25 minutes after inspection started. Instructed to have a city of chicago food service manager on site at all times business is open and operating. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (beef) inside of the reach in freezer and refrigerator, held for over 24 hours without the proper label containing product name and date. Instructed to properly label all potentially hazardous foods and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates and to go trays not inverted and being stored on the front customer counter. Instructed to invert and maintain at all times. Observed a cup being used as a scoop and being stored inside of a bulk salsa container located in the drink refrigerator in the customer dining area. Instructed to not store utensils inside of product and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lighting above the cooking equipment located in the front food prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed splash guard needed on the front exposed hand sink or remove storage of tortillas next to the hand sink. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter being stored on the floor of the basement. Instructed to elevate at least 6 inches or remove unnecessary clutter and maintain. Observed mop heads being stored inside of mop buckets. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed front prep cook without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front grill/fryer area not clean,instructed to clean under and around the equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the dining area ceiling vent not clean, dusty, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1533101 on 4-20-15 45-all food handler certificates not available, must provide. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates for all employees. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling in women washroom (water damage). Clean all light shiels in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation fan in men washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No valid chicago food sanitation manager on duty and certificate posted when potentially hazardous food (cooked steak 150.9f and rice 188.6f)prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a.

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

Inspector’s note: Install splash guard between exposed sink and utility sink in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, sinks, coolers, prep tables, fan guards in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace cold water handle on rear exposed sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in prep cooler in juice bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas. Organize walk-in cooler.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store ice scoop in sanitary container. Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handler certificates not available must provide by 7-20-15.

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

Inspector’s note: Empty boxes on floor ,basement,. All items must be six inches off floor and walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice not protected,(front prep). Must have cover over ice bin.

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

Inspector’s note: Need splash guard between mop sink and 3 comp. Sink.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Restroom doors not self closing need to provide door check to make door self close.