Taqueria Cielito Lindo

6952 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Taqueria Cielito Lindo has three inspections in the public record. Taqueria Cielito Lindo was last inspected on Feb 20, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Taqueria Cielito Lindo since Feb 20, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES RAW BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.) ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAG SANITAION CERTIFICATTE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

Jul 1, 2013

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HOME MADE COOKED TAMALES(CHICKEN, CHEESE,AND PEPPERS)STORED INSIDE THREE LARGE POTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 99.4F- 100.4F- 100.5F-AND 100.7F.PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP F 41.4F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 30,VALUE 120. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND STAFF WASHROOMS.PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER BROKEN INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INCLUDED ONE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: CRACKED LID COVER ON REFRIED BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE LID, NOT CRACKED LIDS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DEBRIS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING/SERVING AREA WITH DEAD INSECTS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: DOORS NOT SELF CLOSED IN BOTH WASH ROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: BROKEN STOPPER INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: GRASS AND WEEDS ARE TALL IN THE BACK YARD,BY THE PATIO AND BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE

Nov 2, 2012

License

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUST SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE THEM. PAINT RAW WOOD AT WINDOW INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA AND FRONT COUNTERS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY AND BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL PLASTIC COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT NORTH SIDE OF THE COUNTER.ALSO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT. SEAL OPENING AROUND THE PIPE OF GREASE TRAP. SWEEP FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE. REMOVE DIRTY AND BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPLACE WITH SMOOTH SURFACE AND MAINTAIN

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE UNTHREADED FAUCET AT MOP SINK

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Cielito Lindo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Cielito Lindo on file is from Feb 20, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Cielito Lindo?

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Cielito Lindo.

Has Taqueria Cielito Lindo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Cielito Lindo have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Cielito Lindo 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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