La Casa del Pueblo Taqueria

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 new cutting boards need where worn. Observed boards with deep cuts instructed to replace and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 leak at p-trap at basement handsink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floors throughout main floor prep area in need of cleaning. Floors under all cooking equipment with heavy grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain'

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rat droppings in basement in storage area along wall bases and on storage utensils, droppings along wall by walk in freezer and cooler. Approx 40-50 droppings noted. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards need where worn. Observed boards with deep cuts instructed to replace and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All storage shelves in basement in need of cleaning and sanitizing to remove debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap at basement handsink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout main floor prep area in need of cleaning. Floors under all cooking equipment with heavy grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain'

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint while in the food prep area. Instructed to wear and maintaining wearing a hair restraint when in the food prep area.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in a bucket of sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored laying in the ice inside the ice machine. Instructed to store in a clean bin or in the ice with the handle up. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: The top surface of the washbowl in the men's toilet room needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk around the washbowl and maintain. -the storage racks inside the basement walk-in cooler are rusty. The storage racks inside the 3 door reach in cooler in the 1st fl prep area paint is chipped and has rust. Instructed to replace rusty, peeling racks and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The base of the faucet and the pipe underneath the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink leaks. Instructed to fix all leaks and maintain good plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of the toilet in the men's toilet room is in need of some detail cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the basement, in the corner and under/around all heavy equipment on the basement/1st fl with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Graffitti on the walls, ceiling, hand drying device and mirror in the men's toilet room. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mop not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The mechanical ventilation in the women's toilet room is not working. Instructed to have it fixed and maintain working ventilation in the toilet room.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler freezer has no lighting. Instructed to provide and maintain lighting to the walk in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed several large food containers with dry products. (rice, salt sugar) without proper common food name markings. Must label bulk and working food containers with contents common name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a2) noted assorted food items inside freezer units and food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed properly to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed rusted shelves in the three door refrigerator. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted heavy clutter throughout the establishment on shelves and floors inside unused equipment in the basement and storage areas. Instructed to detail clean, organize, and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pests. Must upgrade housing keeping.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed the ceiling tiles and the ventilation cover above cooking equipment with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 found floors throughout basement filled with water instructed to remove water and maintain to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approx 40 small flies located in basement hallway and dry storage. Observed flies on a variety of syrups. Instructed manager to minimize all fly activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors throughout basement filled with water instructed to remove water and maintain to prevent pest harborage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris in between the cooking equipment in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter and items stored directly on the ground in the rear of the basement. Instructed to remove all unnecessary clutter and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live small flies activity on site. Observed about 60 live small flies on the ceilings, pipes and storage in the basement storage area, observed about 5 live small flies located on the wall under the low temperature dish machine, and one large fly flying in the customer dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas, contact pest control for a service and eliminate live insect activity. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris in between the cooking equipment in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter and items stored directly on the ground in the rear of the basement. Instructed to remove all unnecessary clutter and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified manager with no allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and keep on site. No citation given.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large containers for dry storage of beans, sugar, and rice. Unable to fully submerge in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink or have a written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear three compartment sink nozzle leaking with a plastic wrapped around the neck of the facuet, instructed to repair. Also tighten the bolt at the 2 compartment sink at the rear of the hot water connection(leaking).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall in the basement around the utility mop sink discolored with pink, and black substance, instructed to clean.also clean walls around rear dish area(dusty), also clean rear cooking area walls.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dim light in rear over rear coking area in front of the 2 compartment sink, instructed to repair, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of 3-dr refrigerator at 1st fl prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring in rear prep area under and around cooking equipment and sinks and loose floor tiles entering into rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of 3-dr refrigerator at 1st fl prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring in rear prep area under and around cooking equipment and sinks and loose floor tiles entering into rear prep area.