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Cemitas Puebla

3129 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Cemitas Puebla appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2015. Cemitas Puebla was last inspected on Apr 10, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Cemitas Puebla's record stops at Apr 10, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Cemitas Puebla's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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
Apr 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
35
86
Jul 15, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found an opening in the pipe under hand sink in front prep area (where ice machine was previously connected). Instructed to repair open hole in plumbing under handsink.
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95
Jul 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods a improper temperatures in the refrigerated drawers under the grill: 3lbs of chorizo @ 61.8f (valued at $15); 3lbs of shredded chicken @ 50.3f ($6); 2lbs of pork @56.2f ($5); and 4lbs of saut�ed mixed vegetables (squash, peppers, etc) @ 49.5f ($8). Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be kept @ 40f or less (or @ 140f or higher for hot). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Found rear prep exposed hand sink without soap. Advised all hand sinks must be stocked with soap, hot/cold water and paper towels, at all times. Operator provided soap during inspection. Found front prep exposed hand sink blocked and inaccessible (ice machine positioned directly in front of handsink. Drain line connected to hand sink piping.) Instructed to either move ice machine, or positioning of hand sink so that it is accessible at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
12
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found several items stored directly on the floor throughout kitchen, dry storage and in walk in cooler. Instructed all items must be elevated at least 6 inches from the floor.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Found employee with open toed shoes. Instructed all employees must have closed toed shoes at all times.
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82
Nov 24, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 DISHES IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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95
Sep 18, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cemitas Puebla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cemitas Puebla on file is from Apr 10, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cemitas Puebla?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cemitas Puebla.

Has Cemitas Puebla's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cemitas Puebla have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cemitas Puebla 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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