Raymonds Tacos No. 3
Last inspected: Aug 24, 2021
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Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Raymonds Tacos No. 3 stretching back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Aug 24, 2021. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Raymonds Tacos No. 3 is from Aug 24, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 15 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 24, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG PREP AREAS CORNERS, ALONG WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG EAST WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 25, 2020
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 ALL EMPLOYEES. 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 SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL.
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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 SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Oct 17, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN - UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND SMALL HOLES IN DOOR SWEEP AT FRONT DOOR.MUST REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR PARTS OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND ROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA,REAR PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2293482 6/13/19 NOT CORRECTED #37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#49- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,STOVE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.#51- OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR IN TOILET ROOM.MUST MAINTAIN.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE FLOOR & HOLE IN WALL IN REAR ADDITIONAL STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.#55- MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE OF HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,NEAR GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,INSIDE OF GARBAGE CAN IN REAR PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/9/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM HAND SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN - UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND SMALL HOLES IN DOOR SWEEP AT FRONT DOOR.MUST REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR PARTS OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS NEAR FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL TILE AND OUTLET COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293360 6/11/19 #25- STILL OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ADVISORY HAS BEEN ADDED TO MENU BOARD AND PAPER CARRY OUT MENUS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.COS(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,STOVE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR IN TOILETROOM.MUST MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE FLOOR & HOLE IN WALL IN REAR ADDITIONAL STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED
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Jun 11, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290914 6/4/19#25- STILL OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55- FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#51-FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#56-FOUND THE LIGHT BULBS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO BE UNSHIELDED.MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,STOVE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR IN TOILETROOM.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE FLOOR & HOLE IN WALL IN REAR ADDITIONAL STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Jun 4, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AT 50.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. DICED TOMATOES 47.7F,3LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 48.9F,5LBS. INDIVIDUAL CUPS OF GREEN SALSA 52.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.11LBS.$21.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2184882 7/20/18 NOT CORRECTED.#55- FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#51-FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK.ADDITIONALLY FOUND A SEWAGE SMELL AROUND THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER WAS RUN.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#56-FOUND THE LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO BE UNSHIELDED.MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.#58-FOUND NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LID ON CHEST FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,STOVE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DOOR HANDLE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE FLOOR & HOLE IN WALL IN REAR ADDITIONAL STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Jul 20, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH THE FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR INSTALLED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: - FOUND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS AND BOWLS) USED TO SCOOP FOOD OUT OF CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE PROPER UTENSILS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. ADDITIONALLY FOUND A SEWAGE LIKE SMELL AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER WAS RUN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO SERVICE/MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN APPROPRIATE SERVICE/MOP SINK THAT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT- UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - FOUND THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE UNSHIELDED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Apr 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND REALEASE CLEAR WATER WITH DEBRIS BACKING UP FROM T MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/27/16 REPORT#1937633. (32)NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR MEAT COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR PICK UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE ON WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND REPLACE DAMAGED TILES FLOOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 16, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HNDLER CERTIFICATE FOR TWO EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULTI-USE AND SINGLE-USE TRAYS AND PLATES INVERTED TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM CUP HOLDING TRAY AND CARDBOARD FROM FREEZER SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THEY MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 1 STOPPER FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
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Feb 14, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
7 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS.FOUND MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 30 BEHIND CLUTTERED SHELVINGS AT REAR ROOM ALONG NORTH WALLBASE,ON BOTTOM DRY STORAGE SHELVING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE PREP COUNTER.FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NOTED,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED AND PROVIDE A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING FANS OVER THE FVRONT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE CLEAN,FREE OF DUSTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FOUND AT REAR ROOM MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Mar 8, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 PROVIDE HANDLES FOR REACH-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF FREEZER
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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 MISSING FLOOR TILE FRONT PREP AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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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 PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Jun 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
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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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE,MOP SINK AND PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE PIECES OF UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,CLEAN,ORGANIZE TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raymonds Tacos No. 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raymonds Tacos No. 3 on file is from Aug 24, 2021. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raymonds Tacos No. 3?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Raymonds Tacos No. 3.
Has Raymonds Tacos No. 3's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Raymonds Tacos No. 3 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Raymonds Tacos No. 3 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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