El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria

15 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2023
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent visit was on Apr 12, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 12, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY TAPE ABOVE PREP AREA. INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. MANAGER RELOACTED DEVICE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES USED TO ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPALCE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSROBENT, AND DURABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM AND AROUND MAIN BAR DRAIN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT AND DURABLE SURFACE.
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Mar 14, 2022
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRS, NEAR OFFICE, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET THAT DOES NOT FLUSH IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM, 1 TOILET THAT DOES NOT FLUSH IN MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND 1 FAUCET NOT WORKING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. IN STRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES EXPOSING PIPES AND RUSTY, JAGGED TOILET STALL DIVIDERS IN MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE AND COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 10, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT BACK BAR MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF SANITIZING AT BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F AND WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM ALSO MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT BEER CAGE AND NEAR UTILITY SINK AND WATER HEATERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET THAT DOES NOT FLUSH IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM, 1 TOILET THAT DOES NOT FLUSH IN MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND 1 FAUCET NOT WORKING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. IN STRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES EXPOSING PIPES AND RUSTY, JAGGED TOILET STALL DIVIDERS IN MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE AND COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRS, NEAR OFFICE, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.
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Jul 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR, MISSING A BARRIER ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jul 23, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL MEATS AND DAIRY ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLERS. 5 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 72.1F, 10 LBS OF BEEF PATTIES AT 62.4F, 8 LBS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 54.6F, 3 LBS OF SALSA AT 54.1, 5 LBS OF FISH AT 58.3F, 5 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 58.1F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AT 72.4F, 64.3F, COOLERS ARE USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 41F OR LOWER TO ALL COOLERS. COOLERS ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR, MISSING A BARRIER ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Oct 29, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TOP LOADING REACHING IN COOLER: 85.5F, 5LBS OF GRILLED COOKED CHICKEN, $10.00 48.5F, 1LB OF BRAISED COOKED ONIONS, $5.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS AT A VALUE OF $15.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COJITA CHEESE, QUESO FRESCO) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11- OBSERVED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS AT FRONT BAR AND REAR BAR, BLOCKED WITH LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PAN AND IN USE AS DUMP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT: -FRONT BAR AND BACK BAR -MENS AND WOMANS REST IN BASEMENT/LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- MUST INSTALL AT MINIMUM 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BOTH BARS TO USE FOR RINSING AND DUMPING/DISCARDING BEVERAGES. MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(A)- OBSERVED NO COLD WATER DISPENSING FROM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM AREA ADJACENT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT LINEN CLOTHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Jul 20, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAY AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON UPPER DROP PLATE OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE AND DISCARD AFFECTED ICE. OPERATOR CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK POCK MARKS IN COOK LINE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOWER FRYER COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BROILER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING AT THE BASEMENT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES LOOSE AND GROUTING WORN IN DISH AREA, IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE FILTERS OF THE COOK LINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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Jul 20, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON FOOD PREP LINE. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND ALL STANDING WATER REMOVED. CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ICE MACHINES. FLOORS IN AN AROUND MOP SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP AND ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF ELECTRICAL ROOMS, UNDER SODA SYRUPS, UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES CONTAINING TOILET PAPET AND GARBAGE BAGS, UNDER ALL PALLETTES OF BEER STORAGE ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS IN DISREPAIR: OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SODA SYRUPS WITH LARGE HOLES IN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND IN HALLWAY BEHIND ADJACENT BEER COOLER. REPAIR ALL HOLES AND RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED ROUND HOLES IN CEILING OF KEG COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS STOERED IN VARIOUS FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN LOCKERS AND STAFF BATHROOMS PROVIDED AWAY FROM FOOD
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AC UNIT LEAKING INTO LARGE GARBAGE CAN. REPAIR AC UNIT TO ELIMINATE LEAKING CONDITION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY NEAR OFFICE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN HALLWAY FREE AND CLEAR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED NORTHEAST ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ALL STORED ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED A LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS AND 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND. ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN AN AREA WITH SMOOTH WALLS CEILINGS AND FLOORS. NO DRY STORAGE FOOD RELATED ITEMS (INCLUDING WIPING CLOTH, TO GO CONTAINERS, NAPKINS ETS) CAN BE STORED IN PARTS OF BASEMENT THAT ARE UNFINISHED. MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A CLUTTER FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL ACCESS AND TREATMENT. OBSERVED BEER CLOSETS WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN ALL BEER STORAGE AREAS. ALL BEER NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON PROPER SHLEVING. OBSERVED CASES OF BEER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR. BEER NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING.
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Jul 18, 2017
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 REAR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA OFF OF KITHCEN NOT RODENTPROOF WITH OVER 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. DOOR MUST BE COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF. OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN NORTHWEST ROOM CONTAINING KEGS NEXT TO KEG COOLER. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN NORTH EEST CORNER OF NORTHEEST ROOM OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE ALL COCKROACH ACTIVTY. MUST RODENTPROOF REAR DOOR. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON FOOD PREP LINE. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND ALL STANDING WATER REMOVED. CLEAN ALL ORGANIC MATERIAL UNDER ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ICE MACHINES. FLOORS IN AN AROUND MOP SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP AND ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASEMENT INCLUDING ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF ELECTRICAL ROOMS, UNDER SODA SYRUPS, UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES CONTAINING TOILET PAPET AND GARBAGE BAGS, UNDER ALL PALLETTES OF BEER STORAGE ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS IN DISREPAIR: OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, OBSERVED WALL AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SODA SYRUPS WITH LARGE HOLES IN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND IN HALLWAY BEHIND ADJACENT BEER COOLER. REPAIR ALL HOLES AND RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED ROUND HOLES IN CEILING OF KEG COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS STOERED IN VARIOUS FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN LOCKERS AND STAFF BATHROOMS PROVIDED AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AC UNIT LEAKING INTO LARGE GARBAGE CAN. REPAIR AC UNIT TO ELIMINATE LEAKING CONDITION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY NEAR OFFICE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN HALLWAY FREE AND CLEAR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED NORTHEAST ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ALL STORED ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED A LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS AND 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND. ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN AN AREA WITH SMOOTH WALLS CEILINGS AND FLOORS. NO DRY STORAGE FOOD RELATED ITEMS (INCLUDING WIPING CLOTH, TO GO CONTAINERS, NAPKINS ETS) CAN BE STORED IN PARTS OF BASEMENT THAT ARE UNFINISHED. OBSERVED NORTHWEST CORNER ROOM WITH GARBAGE INCLDING BROKEN BEER BOTTLES AND LARGE TUB OF STANDING WATER. ROOM MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND LARGE TUB OF STANDING WATER REMOVED. ALL BROKEN BEER BOTTLES AND GARABAGE MUST BE REMOVED. MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A CLUTTER FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL ACCESS AND TREATMENT. OBSERVED BEER CLOSETS WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN ALL BEER STORAGE AREAS. ALL BEER NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON PROPER SHLEVING. OBSERVED CASES OF BEER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR. BEER NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING.
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Dec 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT 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 DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AND DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 22, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FUSE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES/ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MAIN BAR GLASS MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN SAID GLASS MACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE ALL GLASSES/MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT MAIN BAR MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT MAIN DISHMACHINE OR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AND COOKLINE MEATS REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK BY ICE MACHINES ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FUSE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES/ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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May 28, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE THREE BIG BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PERMANENT LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE TWO BARS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FOR TORTILLA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARDS OR REPLACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL SURFACE OF (ONE OUT OF TWO) ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT FURNACE ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORAGE ROOM FOR THE PARTY. ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE OF THE REAR WITH EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING (SANITIZING TEMPERATURE WAS 121F) ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING GLASSES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR PREP NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING (TEMPERATURE OF SANITIZER WAS 0PPM). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 180F OR ABOVE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZER AND 50 PPM AND ABOVE FOR LOW TEMPERATURES ARE ATTAINED. UPON RETURN TO COMPLETE INSPECTION TODAY 4/11/2014 REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR AND IS NOW READING 100 PPM AT THE BAR AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AT THE REAR IS ALSO REPAIRED AND NOW READING 197F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR BLOCKING THE SINK AND ALSO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TO SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. NO OTHER HAND WASH SINK IS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA THAT CAN BE USED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REPOSITIONED THE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ORIGINALS OF CITY FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,BEANS,BEEF,TACOS,SOUPS ETC).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, DISH WASHER ROOM AND AT THE BARS. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BAR DRY.
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Sep 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ICE MAKERS IN BASEMENT ARE LOCATED UNDER SEWER LINES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER/CEILING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER.
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Nov 20, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE OPEN SEAMS ON THE TOP FRONT PANELS OF THE 3-COMP SINK (DISHROOM), MUST BE SEALED/WELDED. RUSTY GREASE TRAPS MUST BE RE-SEALED. GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS ARE RIPPED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE. SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR DOORS OF BAR COOLERS, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, MOST SINK DRAINS AT THE BAR, CONDENSERS/COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. FLOORS ALONG THE WALLBASES BEHIND DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BATHROOM VENTILATION NOT WAORKING, MUST FIX. LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE BAR HANDSINK & AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF KITCHEN HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED. A BACK-FLOW DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE COFFEE MACHINES, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria on file is from Apr 12, 2023. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria.

Has El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.