Huaraches Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 25, 2012
74
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 25, 2012. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Huaraches Restaurant dates to Jan 25, 2012.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Huaraches Restaurant's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jan 25, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TACO, BURRITO, BEEF, COOKED RICE, SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED POTS AND PANS STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RACKS FOR PROPER STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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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 THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER COOLER AND FREEZERS, WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK, FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR AREA).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX WATER DAMAGED CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT ABOVE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT WALLS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP NEXT TO KITCHEN HOOD.-------MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND REPAIR WALL WITH HOLES INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALLS INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET (HOT AND COLD) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 14, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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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 LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
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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 SEAL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AT DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS STORAGE COOLER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, MOP SINK AND CABINETS NEAR FRONT SERVING AREA.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS.
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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 REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND SEAL WALL OPENINGS INSIDE STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FURNACE ROOM.
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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 LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK AND LEAKING PIPES UNDER SAME SINK; ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.;
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Huaraches Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Huaraches Restaurant on file is from Jan 25, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Huaraches Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Huaraches Restaurant.
Has Huaraches Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Huaraches Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Huaraches Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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