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EL RODEO INC

5908 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

EL RODEO INC has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 18, 2010. The most recent inspection, on November 4, 2016, found no infractions.

3 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2015. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on April 26, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on September 26, 2013. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on September 26, 2013. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED ITEMS, CAKE, CANDY,BEANS, PEPPERS FOR SALE NO LABLES, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING/PROVIDE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN TAQUERIA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FLAT GRILL, DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR OF COOLER, AND BY BUTCHER SIDE 3 DOOR COOLER,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALL COVING MISSING BUTCHER WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES, AND CLEAN RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELD.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE BUTCHER AREA 3 COMP. SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE SMALL COOLER FOUND AT 45.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 61.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 61.3F, 10 LBS COOKED BEANS AT 45.9F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $25.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 80 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND ON TOP OF FOOD/SPICE CONTAINERS. UNDER FLAT GRILL AND COOKS LINE PREP TABLE. 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE, BEHIND COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. APPROXIMATELY 200 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT SHELVING UNDER PRODUCE IN THE GROCERY AREA. 100 DROPPINGS ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AND REAR FREEZER STORAGE ROOM. UNDER AND AROUND THE WATER TANK. 100 DROPPINGS ALONG ALL FLOOR BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT GROCERY AREA REACH-IN COOLERS AND FRESH BREAD DISPLAY CASE. 75 THROUGHOUT THE REAR ATTACHED GARAGE STORAGE. HOLES IN WALLS NOTED ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND HALLWAY TO THE REAR. 25 SMALL FLIES INSIDE THE FRESH BREAD DISPLAY CASE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • MISSING LID ON OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH FOOD GARBAGE INSIDE THE CONTAINER. FOOD SPILLAGE ON GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON ALL OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-7-14 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED: #32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS FOR PROPER FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE IN PREP/COOKING AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES (UNABLE TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH). #33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES (COOKING AREA) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER (MEAT SECTION).MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.#37- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.#36-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #41-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR AREA (BY INDOOR GARAGE), MUST REMOVE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING TILES OF THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBASIN CABINET. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE GROCERY DISPLAY COOLERS. WOODEN PICNIC TABLE IN DINING ROOM WITH OPEN CREVICES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL OPEN CREVICES TO MAKE A CLEAN, WASHABLE SURFACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH AND MEAT PREP WITH DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS OF THE ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR HALLWAY STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MEAT PREPPING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDING ABOVE THE REAR GLASS DOOR FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK HOSE CONNECTION. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS FOR PROPER FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE IN PREP/COOKING AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES (UNABLE TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES (COOKING AREA) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, KNIFE RACKS (MEAT SECTION), AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER (MEAT SECTION).---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR AREA (BY INDOOR GARAGE), MUST REMOVE (UNUSED) TOILET BOWL NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK (BY WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE) IN REAR.--------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT SECTION WITHOUT METALL DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.
    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • FOUND MENS WASHROOM WITH NO PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL . CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-030. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTED LID/COVER OF THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT (WITH DEEP CUTS) OF THE CHOPPING BOARD IN THE MEAT DISPLAY SECTION. ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS WITH DUST BUILD-UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM AND ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS, COCA COLA REACH IN COOLER, AND 2 DOOR EL RODEO REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE WELL DRAINING SINK. MISSING 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE MEAT SECTION 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND COOKING NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulbs under produce display cases not shielded. Instructed to shield bulbs with end caps or install shatter proof bulbs.
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed mice dropping under display of rice and beans-approximately 30 plus droppings. Instructed to remove and detail clean all areas of activity and have a licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cutting boards, display shelves, produce display cooler, prep tables, cooking equipment and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor under display shelves and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to detail clean ventilation covers and replace all worn ceiling tile.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulbs under produce display cases not shielded. Instructed to shield bulbs with end caps or install shatter proof bulbs.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecessary articles in rear adjacent storage area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA OR REPAINT (BEHIND KITCHEN).
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND ABOVE (KITCHEN) FOOD PREP AREA.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 233949, DATE: 05-18-2010. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RAW WOOD WALLS AROUND TAQUERIA.---- MUST REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR ON TOP OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WHERE CHICHARRONES ARE STORED.--- MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE DELI MEAT/CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER (MEAT PREP AREA). #33 - FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS (MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLERS, VEGETABLE DISPLAY COOLER, DISPLAY CABINETS ETC), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR AREA, WINDOW SILL NEXT TO MOP SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #34 - NOTED FLOORS IN MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. -----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN MEAT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE IN ALL COOLERS. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO GARAGE. ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH RUST BUILD-UP: INTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER (FAR LEFT SIDE), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, PREP TABLE SHELF AT MEAT PREP AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF METAL GREASE BOX UNDER (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER.--------INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AT DINING AREA.-----------ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT MEAT PREP AND IN KITCHEN AREA OR REPAINT.
  12. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FACILITIES (WALK-IN COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEAT, MILK, EGGS, HAM ETC.) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MUST FIX. THE SAID WALK-IN COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN COOLER IS FIXED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST/STATEMENT (OR RECEIPT) FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 SO THAT WE CAN ENSURE THAT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F). NOTED RAW BEEF AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F, PORK AT 49.1F, HAM AT 48.2F, HOT DOGS AT 49.4F, RAW CHICKEN AT 49.6F, PASTOR OR MEAT ROLL AT 51.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 48.8F, MILK AT 49.1F, YOGURT AT 47.2 AND EGGS AT 49.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $900.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 200 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 233949, DATE: 05-18-2010. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RAW WOOD WALLS AROUND TAQUERIA.---- MUST REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR ON TOP OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WHERE CHICHARRONES ARE STORED.--- MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE DELI MEAT/CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER (MEAT PREP AREA). #33 - FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS (MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLERS, VEGETABLE DISPLAY COOLER, DISPLAY CABINETS ETC), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR AREA, WINDOW SILL NEXT TO MOP SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #34 - NOTED FLOORS IN MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. -----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN MEAT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE IN ALL COOLERS. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO GARAGE. ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH RUST BUILD-UP: INTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER (FAR LEFT SIDE), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, PREP TABLE SHELF AT MEAT PREP AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF METAL GREASE BOX UNDER (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER.--------INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AT DINING AREA.-----------ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT MEAT PREP AND IN KITCHEN AREA OR REPAINT.
  13. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RAW WOOD WALLS AROUND TAQUERIA.---- MUST REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR ON TOP OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WHERE CHICHARRONES ARE STORED.--- MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE DELI MEAT/CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER (MEAT PREP ARAE).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS (MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLERS, VEGETABLE DISPLAY COOLER, DISPLAY CABINETS ETC), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR AREA, WINDOW SILL NEXT TO MOP SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED FLOORS IN MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. -----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN MEAT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA AND ABOVE KITCHEN WITH HANGING PEELING PAINT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE (KITCHEN) TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE IN ALL COOLERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO GARAGE. ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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