Birrieria Y Taqueria El Chivo Feliz
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2014
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Birrieria Y Taqueria El Chivo Feliz appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 3, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Birrieria Y Taqueria El Chivo Feliz dates to Jul 3, 2014.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT OFFICE/STORAGE SPACE AND IN CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS 1ST FLOOR,ON LEDGE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT,BEHIND 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. ALSO,KITCHEN DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT CENTER BOTTOM-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY TO BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOODEN SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PEELING PAINT-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE REAR 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Apr 5, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBR GASKET AT COOLER DOOR OF UNIT IN PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, UNDERNEATH GRILL, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS. PROVIDE A COVING AT WALLBASES OF BASEMENT LOWER WALLS AND IN FURNACE ROOM WHERE NEEDED TO CLOSE GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT BOTTOM OF AN UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE RACK UNDER UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED FORTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELF INSIDE OF FURNACE ROOM IN BASEMENT; REMOVE DROPPINGS. NO VALID RECEIPT SHOWN FROM TERMINIX SHOWN AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBR GASKET AT COOLER DOOR OF UNIT IN PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, UNDERNEATH GRILL, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS. PROVIDE A COVING AT WALLBASES OF BASEMENT LOWER WALLS AND IN FURNACE ROOM WHERE NEEDED TO CLOSE GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR.
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Sep 27, 2012
Consultation
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ARE TORN ON THE FRONT COOLER AND ICE IS BUILDING UP IN THE REAR 2-DOOR COOLER, REPAIR AND CLEAN THE ABOVE ITEMS.
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Sep 20, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ARE TORN ON THE FRONT COOLER AND ICE IS BUILDING UP IN THE REAR 2-DOOR COOLER, REPAIR AND CLEAN THE ABOVE ITEMS.
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Sep 10, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: UNPROTECTED/UNCOVERED FOODS ARE STORED INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER, REAR KITCHEN 2-DOOR COOLER AND REAR THREE DOOR COOLER THAT ARE DIRTY AND UNSANITARY INSIDE WITH DIRTY, RUSTY SHELVING AND ENCRUSTED WITH SPILLED BLOOD. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLERS AND REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY AND COVER ALL OPEN FOOD PRODUCTS.
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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: OVER 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AT THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS ON THE LANDING AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND REPAIR THE SIDE SCREEN DOOR SO IT NO LONGER HAS A 1/4" GAP IN THE SCREEN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER UPON ENTRY WHILE MEAT WAS BEING COOKED AND SERVED. MR. ALFREDO ROJAS CAME IN 45 MINUTES INTO THE INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVICE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IS DIRTY, CLEAN ALL IN DETAIL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ARE TORN ON THE FRONT COOLER AND ICE IS BUILDING UP IN THE REAR 2-DOOR COOLER, REPAIR AND CLEAN THE ABOVE ITEMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN EVERY FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND PROPANE BURNER ARE NOT UNDER VENTILATION. DISASSEMBLE THE PROPANE STOVE AND MOVE THE 4 BURNER STOVE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS RUSTY WATER COMING OUT, REPAIR THE PLUMBING.
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Dec 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE INSIDE ON THE REACHIN COOLERS HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN THEM. CLEAN THE FRYER ABD THE CABINET UNDRENEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 15, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. THE CABINET UNDER THE FRYER, ICE MACHINE, MICROWAVE, REACH IN COOLERS, THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE AND THE WATER WON'T SHUT OFF ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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May 25, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELF ABOVE 3 COMP. SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STOREROOM AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING COOKING EQUIPMENT). KEEP FLOOR BY MOP SINK DRY IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT DOOR LEADING INTO REAR STOREROOM AREA. REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR AT LOWER LEFT SIDE AND UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD ON FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NOT WIDE ENOUGH TO KEEP WATER FROM SPLASHING ONTO FLOOR -MUST REPLACE WITH ONE THAT WILL KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA BEING USED AS STORAGE UNITS DURING INVESTIGATION-MUST REFRAIN FROM THIS PRACTICE. HAND SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Birrieria Y Taqueria El Chivo Feliz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Birrieria Y Taqueria El Chivo Feliz on file is from Jul 3, 2014. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Birrieria Y Taqueria El Chivo Feliz?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Birrieria Y Taqueria El Chivo Feliz.
Has Birrieria Y Taqueria El Chivo Feliz's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Birrieria Y Taqueria El Chivo Feliz have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Birrieria Y Taqueria El Chivo Feliz 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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