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Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas

1812 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2015
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas has five inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2015. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ON FLOOR. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 GAP AT BOTTOM AND CORNERS OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH CHEST FREEZER PANEL DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAFFITI ON THE MENS ROOM WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1ST LIGHT UNDER HOOD OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED. UTILITY SINK COLD FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS, ETC. ON FILE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAFFITI ON THE MENS ROOM WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1ST LIGHT UNDER HOOD OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: O0BSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN REAR SOUTH 2 DOOR COOLER REAR PREP AREA.
40
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES REAR PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR WALL NEXT TO 3 COMP. SINK IN DISH ROOM. NEED TO REPAIR CEILING SIDE SEATING AREA, REAR DISH ROOM, AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE RESTROOM.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMP. SINK.
38
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Apr 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FRONT REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, AND OPEN SEAMS. REPLACE SAME.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENT COVER IN MENS TOILET ROOM. FILTERS OF HOOD IN REAR WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. WALLS AND CEILING FINISHED WITH DARK (BLACK AND DARK BLUE) IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO FINISH IN LIGHT COLOR ONLY.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT INTERIOR HOOD ABOVE COOKING STATION. REPLACE SAME.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LOOSE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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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 Jan 23, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” 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?

No. Recent inspections at Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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