CILANTRO TACO HOUSE

3336 1/2 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

12 inspections

1. CanvassOct 16, 2023

   0 infractions

2. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 6, 2023

   0 infractions

3. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 2, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ESTABLISHMENT RECEIVES AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES EACH YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED, WITHIN CORRECT BY TIME FRAME FROM PREVIOUS REPORT.
4. CanvassJan 30, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ESTABLISHMENT RECEIVES AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES EACH YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSSUED.
   • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.
5. CanvassFeb 9, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AND IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
   • 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
     • FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340
6. CanvassFeb 9, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS OR COVER WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
7. CanvassSep 17, 2019

   11 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD OF STORAGE SHELVING AND SPICE RACKS, AND CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED COOKING AND STORAGE POTS TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPLACED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD PREP AREA
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS OVER FOOD AREA
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
8. CanvassJan 5, 2018

   3 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • RE CAULK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF TE 3 COMPT SINK WALL. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP MUST REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR THE OTHER EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
9. CanvassJan 23, 2017

   5 infractions

   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED/DATED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE FOODS AND PROVIDE LABEL FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ALSO,RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS NEAR THE REAR WINDOW MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLER AT CORNER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.INSTRUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT REAR OUTSIDE BENEATH STAIRCASE AREA.INSTRUCTED BETTER MAINTAIN SAID AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 23, 2016

    0 infractions

11. CanvassMay 19, 2016

    9 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • Observed the floor drain to backup on the floor of the food prep area with waste water and not contain waste water, causing a sewage like smell, when the three compartment sink's waste water is released through the grease trap and into said drain. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so waste water is properly disposed of. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Instructed facility to label all prepared foods and to maintain.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed food items stored in plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to store in food grade materials only and to maintain.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed the unused steam table to have food debris and to be unclean. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around all cooking equipment, three compartment sink/grease trap, and refrigerators. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed grease accumulation in the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the screen door at the back exit (main door closed and tight fitting) to be in poor repair: not tight fitting and screen is damaged. Instructed facility to repair or remove and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed multiple leaks at the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Instructed facility to install and maintain a thermometer in the basement refrigerator.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain by having employees without the Foodservice manager certificate enroll in an ANSI approved Foodhandler course.
12. LicenseSep 21, 2015

    0 infractions