Taqueria Villa

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored uncovered in containers in coolers. Instructed to provided food grade lids/coverings.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the refrigerator and coolers. Instructed to store properly in food grade storage bags/containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in storage areas. Instructed to remove all unused articles and equipment.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed continued non-compliance; core violation (#51) not corrected from previous report #2603988 dated 10/3/24. 5-205.15: ice machine drain line improperly draining into rear 3-compartment sink. Instd to properly route drain line into city plumbing and maintain. Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sinks, using plastic wrap. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All storage shelves through out premises inclding storage wire racks underneath prep tables not clean, excessive grease, debris. Instd to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Ice machine drain line improperly draining into rear 3-compartment sink. Instd to properly route drain line into city plumbing and maintain. Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sinks, using plastic wrap. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches inside and along door gaskets of reach-in cooler in rear storage area, on bottom of prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on floor under coolers, cooking equipment, 3-compartment sinks, shelving units, and prep tables, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 10 live roaches crawling on floor in front prep area under hand washing sink, on gasket or rear refrigrator, on floor under 3-compartment sink, prep tables, rolling carts, and shelving units in rear prep area. Instructed manager yo call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches inside and along door gaskets of reach-in cooler in rear storage area, on bottom of prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on floor under coolers, cooking equipment, 3-compartment sinks, shelving units, and prep tables, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches inside and along door gaskets of reach-in cooler in rear storage area, on bottom of prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on floor under coolers, cooking equipment, 3-compartment sinks, shelving units, and prep tables, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed reach-in cooler (54.3f) and prep cooler (49.1f) not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed manager to repair and maintain coolers at 41f or below. Coolers are tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three live roaches crawling on floor in rear prep area near 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches inside and along door gaskets of reach-in cooler in rear storage area, on bottom of prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on floor under coolers, cooking equipment, 3-compartment sinks, shelving units, and prep tables, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2523782 on 8-9-21:53-garbage can in washroom in need of cover. Instructed to install. 58-observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of detail cleaning to remove all food stains instructed to clean

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

Inspector’s note: Garbage can in washroom in need of cover instructed to install.

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 bulk containers of sugar, salt, flour, etc

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

Inspector’s note: Observed only one stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide adequate stoppers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to organize storage area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

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 35 mice droppings thru out the rear storage area, instructed to remove, clean and sanitize location have pest control return for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on bottom storage shelf, instructed to remove.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage and yard, instructed to organize, and remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers, freezer and exterior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear and front prep in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shield in middle storage room in need of shield. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear storage table/shelves not clean, instructed to clean.also clean interior of fryer door.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor not clean under the rear fryer, instructed to clean.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty cooler storage rack front, need to remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the coolers not clean instructed to clean door runners, fanguard covers, also microwave.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor not clean rear storage area, instructed to clean under and around all storage shelves and equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear ceiling not clean/dusty, instructed to clean and remove dust. Also clean ceiling light shields.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of upright freezer with excessive ice build-up. Remove excessive ice.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor along wallbase, free of debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not clean and with graffiti. Clean and paint same.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard inbetween exposed handsink and 3-compartment sink in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting board needed at front counter. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of reach in coolers. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields in need of end caps. Must install and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE SUGAR,BEANS ECT. NOT LABELED . INSTE TO LABLE SAME.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.