Picante's Authentaco — Flip's
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, Picante's Authentaco — Flip's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 8, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Picante's Authentaco — Flip's is from Sep 8, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Picante's Authentaco — Flip's on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE DOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 12, 2016
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-3-16 ,REPORT #1764055 #18- OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FOUND ALL DOORS WITH 1/4" TO 1" GAP.RODENT/INSECT PROOF ALL DOORS. TODAY OUTER OPENINGS STILL NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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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: up-graded to violation#14
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN SCREEN MESH AT SIDE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE CHARCOAL AND FLAT GRILL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED, REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS UNDER THE CHARCOAL UNIT AND WRAPPED AROUND PIPE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER AND BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM INSIDE THE SMALL COOLEER BY THE STOVE. GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS(CHARCAOL AND FLAT GRILL),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO 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: WALLS UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL WITH SPLATTERED FOOD,ALSO PIPES BEHIND SAME MENTIONED UNIT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: IF PATIO AREA IS USED FOR CUSTOMERS,MUST REMOVE CARS,GARBAGE CONTAINER,AND ALL OTHER ITEMS.KEEP AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF CLUTTER
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May 3, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE FLAT GRILL AT AIR TEMP OF 51.6F TO 57.7F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: MARINATE BEEF, AND CHEESE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 30 POUNDS OF RAW BEEF ATTEMP OF 51.4F TO 53.7F. 18 POUNDS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.7F TO 58F.FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED UNIT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH BY THE OWNER/CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.POUNDS 48,VALUE 216 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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: FOUND GLUE STICK HANGING ON WALL ABOVE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FOUND ALL DOORS WITH 1/4" TO 1" GAP.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE STICK FROM PREP AREA CONTACT PEST CONTROL.RODENT/INSECT PROOF ALL DOORS. PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN SCREEN MESH AT SIDE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE CHARCOAL AND FLAT GRILL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED, REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS UNDER THE CHARCOAL UNIT AND WRAPPED AROUND PIPE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER AND BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM INSIDE THE SMALL COOLEER BY THE STOVE. GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS(CHARCAOL AND FLAT GRILL),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO 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: WALLS UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL WITH SPLATTERED FOOD,ALSO PIPES BEHIND SAME MENTIONED UNIT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: IF PATIO AREA IS USED FOR CUSTOMERS,MUST REMOVE CARS,GARBAGE CONTAINER,AND ALL OTHER ITEMS.KEEP AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF CLUTTER
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Jan 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON ATTENDING CLASSES.
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Apr 25, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH COVERS. REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Picante's Authentaco — Flip's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Picante's Authentaco — Flip's on file is from Sep 8, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Picante's Authentaco — Flip's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Picante's Authentaco — Flip's.
Has Picante's Authentaco — Flip's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Picante's Authentaco — Flip's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Picante's Authentaco — Flip's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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