La Barca El Taconazo
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at La Barca El Taconazo, the earliest from 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Barca El Taconazo dates to Apr 23, 2019.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 48F, CHICKEN AT 51.8F, COOKED RICE AT 54.3F, AND REFRIED BEANS AT 47.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 80# OF FOOD WORTH $550. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Feb 14, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD (SALSA AND CEVICHE) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DATE MARK TO INDICATE WHEN THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2261583 ON 2/6/19 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT CLOSET BENEATH THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, DEEP FRYERS, STOVES AND GRILLS, INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE YARD OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE FLOOR TILE AND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Feb 6, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WITH RAW FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED SALSA AT 47.1F, CHICKEN SOUP AT 52.3F, MENUDO AT 44.6 AND REFRIED BEANS AT 47.5F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 125# OF FOOD WORTH $250. 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 AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH PILED UP IN THE YARD OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD (SALSA AND CEVICHE) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DATE MARK TO INDICATE WHEN THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED OVER 24 HOURS. 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 DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS 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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET BENEATH THE STAIRCASE AND ON THE SHELF OUTSIDE OF THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). 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 PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS WITHOUT HANDLES USED AS A SCOOP FOR FOOD AND STORED IN THE FOOD CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO SCOOP FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT AND HERBS STORED IN GARBAGE BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE WINDOW.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, DEEP FRYERS, STOVES AND GRILLS, INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STACKS OF PLASTIC CRATES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE YARD OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM A LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Mar 26, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED JUICER TABLE AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALLBASE IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANIING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES AT REAR KICHEN AREA AT HOT LINE FALLING APART.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AT THIS AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED FOR LIGHT UNDER FRONT LINE HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 2, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS, LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -FRONT COOK LINE -REAR PREP AREA AND -BASEMENT DRY STORAGE (NEXT TO MENS RESTROOM) INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS, WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT & REAR PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 1ST. WALK IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS ,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,STORAGE CABINET.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON WINDOW EXHAUST FAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER RUG NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND EMPLOYEES BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE NEXT TO SAME HOOD,LOOSE WALL BASE EHIND CANDY MACHINES IN DINING AREA,DOOR CLOSURE IN POOR REPAIR ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXHAUST FAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMP SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS
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Aug 22, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT & REAR PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 1ST. WALK IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS ,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,STORAGE CABINET.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON WINDOW EXHAUST FAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER RUG NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND EMPLOYEES BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE NEXT TO SAME HOOD,LOOSE WALL BASE EHIND CANDY MACHINES IN DINING AREA,DOOR CLOSURE IN POOR REPAIR ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXHAUST FAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMP SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS
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Aug 15, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELF OF STORAGE CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA,ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT TOOL STORAGE AREA AND ON UTENSIL STORAGE SHELF.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ROOM FLYING AROUND AND ON CEILING.SIDE DINING ROOM DOOR HAS AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN LEFT CORNER.NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE PROVIDED .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LICENSE INFORMATION. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT & REAR PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 1ST. WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS ,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,STORAGE CABINET.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER RUG NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND EMPLOYEES BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE NEXT TO SAME HOOD,LOOSE WALL BASE EHIND CANDY MACHINES IN DINING AREA,DOOR CLOSURE IN POOR REPAIR ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXHAUST FAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS
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Jun 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS
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Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 50.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 80LBS. STEAK 48.6F-50.7F,48 DOZENS. RAW EGGS 52.9F,53.7F,54.6F,20LBS. PORK 51.9F,4- GALLONS MILK 51.0F-52.8F,256LBS. SOUR CREAM 49.4F-50.7F,51.0FF. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.408 LBS. $678 .
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELF OF SAME PREP TABLE,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,TOOL ROOM ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,POT & PAN STORAGE SHELF .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/1/17
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SCREEN AT WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST INSTALL A LOCK ON EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER & MISSING FAN GUARD COVER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,WALK IN COOLER ,FRYER CABINET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOLDED CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED IN BASEMENT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA,HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL TILES AND BASES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR ON 3- COMP SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATEMASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS
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May 17, 2017
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELF OF SAME PREP TABLE,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,TOOL ROOM ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER REAR PREP TABLE.ALSO A APPX."1-2" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF SIDE DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.REMOVE RODENT.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/16/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH AND BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF GRILL & PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,RUST FROM REAR DOOR AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND PIPES ,PAPER TOWELS LINED ON OVER SHELF AT SMALL 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DOOR PANELS ON ALL 3 WALK IN COOLER DOORS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR,MISSING HANDLE ON TOP SIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM LARGE COUNTER TOP JUICE MACHINE AND REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,WINDOW EXHAUST FANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,JUICE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,BASEMENT ,WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LAST WALK IN COOLER,TOILET ROOMS AND DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOLDED CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED IN BASEMENT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA,HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL TILES AND BASES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST SEAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD ,LAST TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMEN'S,LEAKY GASKET AT DRAIN OF 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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May 16, 2017
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 55.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS. CHIROZO 55.4F,2.5 LBS. GROUND BEEF 52.6F,2LBS. COOKED PORK 108.1F,50LBS. COOKED STEAK 104.0F,1LB. PORK 58.2F,2LBS. LIVERS 56.0F,1 LB. SLICED HAM 53.1F,7LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 53.1F,3LBS. BREADED STEAK 63.0F,3LBS. STEAK 52.9F,3LBS. DICED TOMATOES 50.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.79.5 LBS. $144. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELF OF SAME PREP TABLE,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,TOOL ROOM ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER REAR PREP TABLE.ALSO A APPX."1-2" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF SIDE DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.REMOVE RODENT.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/16/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH AND BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF GRILL & PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND PIPES ,PAPER TOWELS LINED ON OVER SHELF AT SMALL 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANELS ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER DOORS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR,MISSING HANDLE ON TOP SIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM LARGE COUNTER TOP JUICE MACHINE AND REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,WINDOW EXHAUST FANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,BASEMENT ,WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LAST WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOLDED CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED IN BASEMENT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL TILES AND BASES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST SEAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD ,LAST TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMEN'S,LEAKY GASKET AT DRAIN OF 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2016
Routine
6 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 THE WALL PEELING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FRONT CUTTING BOARDS, REAR CUTTING BOARDS, AND CHEESE SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT AND REAR MICROWAVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 8, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NOZZLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Barca El Taconazo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Barca El Taconazo on file is from Apr 23, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Barca El Taconazo?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at La Barca El Taconazo.
Has La Barca El Taconazo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Barca El Taconazo have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Barca El Taconazo 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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