Express Cafe Inc — Diz Taqueria
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2018
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Score
Express Cafe Inc — Diz Taqueria appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 6, 2018. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Express Cafe Inc — Diz Taqueria dates to Dec 6, 2018.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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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
Dec 6, 2018
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED REGARDING PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD BY A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WHILE MAKING A BURRITO. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED AND TO USE OTHER MEANS SUCH AS TONGS, DELI TISSUE, OR GLOVES. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 44.6F, AND COOKED BEANS AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $10. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE OF WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE AND USE OF IN-USE UTENSILS. OBSERVED BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP FOR RICE AND BEANS AND A SPOON INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLE BELOW THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND TO STORE THE HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD AND CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, POTATO CUTTER, AND PREP TABLES.
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Dec 13, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER ON BASEMENT.MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES ON BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area by furnace area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had peeling paint by prep table, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Display cooler was missing light shield, shall provide light shield to display cooler.
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May 23, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH FLOORS AND UNEVEN PAVEMENT ON FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO HAVE SMOOTH PAVEMENT FOR EASY CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING.
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Jan 7, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Express Cafe Inc — Diz Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Express Cafe Inc — Diz Taqueria on file is from Dec 6, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Express Cafe Inc — Diz Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Express Cafe Inc — Diz Taqueria.
Has Express Cafe Inc — Diz Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Express Cafe Inc — Diz Taqueria have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Express Cafe Inc — Diz Taqueria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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