Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas
Last inspected: May 10, 2012
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Score
Inspectors have visited Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas six times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 10, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 10, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited five times.
Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 10, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. GASKET OF REACH-IN COOLER LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD AT FRONT PREP ARA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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Nov 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.TWO MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR UPPER PANEL/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BROKEN FLOOR TILES/MISSING AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AREA PREP.MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 6, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST STILL PROVIDE LID FOR SOAP DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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May 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND LARGE PAN GOAT MEAT-15 LBS, IN WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F ,DATED 5/22/2011, HOWEVER OTHER FOODS AT 40F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. OWNER DISPOSED OF FOOD. CDI
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR DOOR AT BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM,1/4 INCH AREA. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2ND PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED-VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE FROM HOT WATER/COLD.ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR SOAP DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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May 6, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTER LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA. AFTER BEING ABLE TO INSPECT BASEMENT, FOUND AN ICE MACHINE IN USE STORED IN IT, MUST EMPTY OUT ALL ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Apr 27, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Personnel with infections restricted: no open sores, wounds, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER PREPARING FOOD WITH GAUZE AND AN UNCLEAN RUBBER FENGER GLOVE ON HAND COVERING AN OPEN CUT- MUST REFRAIN FROM HANDLING ANY KIND OF FOOD UNTIL WOUND IS COMPLETELY HEALED- CITATIONISSUED- CRITICAL
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. SOME GREASE NOTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF GREASE DUMPSTER. ALSO NOTED TRASH & DEBRIS ON STAIRS AND LANDING TO BASEMENT AND ON GROUND IN BACKYARD & AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER - MUST KEEP ENTIRE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GROUNDS CLEAN- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WHICH IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP TO DEEP FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTER LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, REPAIR ALL HOLES AND AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT IN WALLS AND RE-PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVINGS AND MAKE SURE ALL WALL BASES FIT TIGHT ALONG THE WALLS. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas on file is from May 10, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas.
Has Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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