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Taqueria Chimino — Birreria Aguscalientes

5245 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2018
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Score
High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Taqueria Chimino — Birreria Aguscalientes was last inspected on Sep 19, 2018. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that Taqueria Chimino — Birreria Aguscalientes's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 19, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 17 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED CHILD ENTER FACILITY AND PROCEED TO REAR PREP. MUST NOT ALLOW ANY UNAUTHORIZED PEOPLE INSIDE PREP AREAS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.12: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT STORED UNDER WASTE WATER LINES. MUST REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR IN THE REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16: OBSERVED MILK CRATE BEING USED AS SHELVING BY THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED BOOTHS IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15: MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN, DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(CARNITAS BOWL). MUST SUBMIT PROCEDURE TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED RUST ON THE FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK AND COFFEE MAKER, FOR INSPECTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B): OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET IN THE REAR THREE COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FOR THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 22, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR GATE AT REAR UNUSED PREP AREA ADJACENT TO DINING AREA TO PREVENT ENTRY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM 3- COMP SINK IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA AND BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM STALL DIVIDERS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICES ON MOP SINKS AND SINK STOPPERS FOR FRONT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,MIDDLE HANDLE SINK STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMP SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Chimino — Birreria Aguscalientes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Chimino — Birreria Aguscalientes on file is from Sep 19, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Chimino — Birreria Aguscalientes?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Chimino — Birreria Aguscalientes.

Has Taqueria Chimino — Birreria Aguscalientes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Chimino — Birreria Aguscalientes have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taqueria Chimino — Birreria Aguscalientes means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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