El Molino Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2011
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EL MOLINO TAQUERIA, located at 3945 W 31St St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 9, 2011. This inspection resulted in seven minor violations related to food labeling, equipment design, and cleanliness. The restaurant has a history of medium-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Jul 7, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Violations — Feb 9, 2011 Inspection
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS & PREPACKAGED DESSERTS IN COOLERS.
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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 REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES,RUST FROM SURFACES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
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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.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING & TOILET ROOM,LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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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.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTY FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.WALK IN COOLER.
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