Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo 16 times, with records going back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES NEAR WINDOW WITH WATER STAINING DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVING AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OSERVED CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE OVEN AND STOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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Jul 1, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED AN EXCESS OF OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE SMALL OVENS, INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER LID, AND ON THE PASTRY MACHINE AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 14 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CHEST FREEZER AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER, ON THE DISH AREA FLOOR MAT, ON THE WALL NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, INSIDE THE DIRTY LINEN BAG, ON THE GARBAGE CAN, AND ON THE CLEAN DISH SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/24/2021 REPORT #2485122 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION #37 (3-302.12) MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. VIOLATION #40 (2-402.11) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.16) OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSEST, AS WELL AS DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AC UNIT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN A PREP TABLE AND DIRTY WALL. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE UNTENSILS IN CLEAN LOCATIONS, AND TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE, AND THAT THE HANDLE MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED AN EXCESS OF OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE SMALL OVENS, INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER LID, AND ON THE PASTRY MACHINE AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, SUCH AS BROKEN EQUIPEMNT, ETC. MUST REMOVE ALL ITMES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, CLEAN, AND REORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD INSIDE THE CREVICES OF THE DISH AREA FLOOR MAT, AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR MAT AND FLOORS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE GLASS BULB LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Feb 24, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVED AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 20, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 13, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING (APPROXIMATELY 1" HIGH AND 3 FEET LONG) ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SIDE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. THE DUMPSTER IS RUSTED OUT ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SIDE AND IS ACCESSIBLE TO RODENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND OVENS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 21, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TERRY CLOTH TOWELS LINEING SHELF AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN CEILNG PANELS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS THAT ARE CRACKED AND BROKEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND BENT-UP LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA/HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND BENT UP LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT.
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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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CONNECT THE DIPPING WELL AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 44.7F 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 R 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 OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 2- 1/2 QTS. NATURAL YOGURT 45.5F-46.3F,1QT. STRAWBERRY YOGURT 45.3F,1- GALLON NUT YOGURT 45.4F,1/2 LB. SHREDDED CHICKEN 47.6F,1LB. CUT LETTUCE 49.2F,4QTS. VERDE SALSA 48.5F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPX.22.4 LBS.$70.(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. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND IN POOLING DIRTY BLACK WATER ON FLOOR NEXT TO WASH MACHINE, FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/26/17.(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 STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM UNUSED COOLERS,PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT
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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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CONNECT THE DIPPING WELL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR MICROWAVE, AND TOASTER OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT DINING AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 19, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR MIXER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED 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 THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO FILL HOLES ON THE FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. ALSO REMOVE SMALL PROPANE TANK FROM BASEMENT, CAN'T BE STORED INSIDE.
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE HEATER ROOM, UNDER THE 3 COMP. SINK AREA, AND BEHIND THE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ALSO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR MIXER NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN PLACE FLOOR MIXER. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS.ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AND HAS BLACK ELECTRICAL TAPE ON IT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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May 29, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE.
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May 27, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo.
Has Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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