Taqueria La Estrella
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Taqueria La Estrella, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Taqueria La Estrella's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 5, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED BROKEN ICE MACHINE IN REAR MOP SINK AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2305060 DATED:08/21/2019 10 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EVERY HAND SINK. - Nov 21, 2019 ISSUED - Nov 21, 2019 36 4-204.112(B): **C** Temperature Measuring Devices (NO THERMOMETER IN EQUIPMENT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. - Nov 21, 2019 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. - Nov 21, 2019 47 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP/STORAGE SHELVES. - Nov 21, 2019 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. - Nov 21, 2019 55 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. - Nov 21, 2019 55 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings NOTED WALL AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH WATER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACED. - Nov 21, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. - Nov 21, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/3/2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS AND TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED BROKEN ICE MACHINE IN REAR MOP SINK AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 21, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED FLAN AND RICE PUDDING DISPLAYED FOR SALE INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS AND ADDRESS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT PROCESSING, MANUFACTURING DAY AND MONTH OF PREPARATION AND EXPIRED DATE) AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, COOKED RICE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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 TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP/STORAGE SHELVES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE (WHEN FIXED) UNUSED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH WATER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EVERY HAND SINK.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Instructed to properly store and invert clean kitchen multi-use utensils (handles-up) to prevent contamination before use and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets at doors of the rear 2 door stand-up cooler.Instructed to replace and maintain. Instructed to provide proper food containers with lids for the (red-green)salsas for customer use and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Detail clean sides of cooking equipments,interior bottom compartment of deep fryer to remove grease build-up,cutting boards,upper panel of ice maker,kitchen food prep storage shelves in need for cleaning and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirty floors at rear dry storage room and around the hot water tank/furnace area.Instructed to clean floors in detail throughout the premises and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed (1) damaged ceiling tile in kitchen prep area.Instructed to replace and maintain. Detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove grease build-up and maintain.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.--------- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE SODA DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING INSIDE LADIES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT AND EXCESSIVE WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 31, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed the rear tall 2 door cooler not maintaining temperature, found at 52.4f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH, instructed not to use or remove tag. Instructed to repair and maintain so cooler holds an internal temperature of 40f or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed food at improper temperatures: In the tall 2 door reach in cooler- 6lbs of cheese at 49.2f, 10lbs of soup at 50.4f, 10lbs of cooked refried beans at 51.0f, and 3lbs of cooked rice at 50.0f; In the 2 door prep cooler- 1.5lbs of cooked chicken at 52.3f, 5lbs of cooked pork at 52.4f, 3lbs of cooked beef at 53.7f, and 1.5lbs of cooked rice at 51.7f. Operator discarded and denatured said product, valued at $300 as stated by operator. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on the tall 2 door cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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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 the floor under and around the equipment at the front counter. Instructed facility 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: Observed stained ceiling tile in the kitchen prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jan 5, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. ADVISED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT END CAPS. ADVISED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 7, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELF UNDER THE WHITE MICROWAVE SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.ROUGH / UNEVEN SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PIPE ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID PIPE.LEAKAGE DOESN'T EFFECT FOOD PREPARATION,EVEN THOUGH HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE START TO SHOW SIGN OF MINERAL BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES BY THE SWING DOOR THAT GOES TO KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT WATER LINE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY TO THE WATER LINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF CDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED ON PREMISES.IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 11, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER MISSING (X1). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HORCHATA MACHINE NOZZLE WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES AND WATER DAMAGED IN CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Mar 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER MISSING (X1). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HORCHATA MACHINE NOZZLE WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES AND WATER DAMAGED IN CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Mar 27, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR OF PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Apr 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front counter area under coffee station not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls/ceilings that had exposed wallboard/plaster outside kitchen area, and bathrooms, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Aug 2, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving, and ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, bsmt storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Exposed plaster in rear kitchen ceiling, shall be repair/sealed, walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 IN DETAIL ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR,SALT,BREAD CRUMBS,FLOUR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND AND 3 COMPT SINK. CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND WITH CONDENSATION. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND CONDENSATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE CEILING (DRY WALLS)TO PROTECT THE DRY FOODS FROM ANY DUST,CONTAMINANTS STORED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT,OLD CAN OF PAINT, OLD CLOTHING AND PIECES WOODS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ,DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENTS/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Estrella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Estrella on file is from Mar 5, 2020. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Estrella?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Estrella.
Has Taqueria La Estrella's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Estrella have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria La Estrella 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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