Taqueria Morelos
Last inspected: May 22, 2017
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Score
TAQUERIA MORELOS, located at 5958 W Diversey Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on May 22, 2017. The inspection identified 8 minor violations. TAQUERIA MORELOS has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across 12 scored visits.
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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
May 22, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Dec 12, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 6, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 24, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 18, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 12, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 21, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2011
License
9 minor violations.
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Violations — May 22, 2017 Inspection
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 1 LB. COOKED STEAK 99.0F,2LBS. COOKED BEANS 113.5.F,2LBS. COOKED RICE 50.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW..APPX.5LBS.$15. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARDED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (BEANS,STEAK,RICE).MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY.OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE OF WINDEX GLASS CLEANER HANGING FROM A OVER HEAD SHELVING UNIT ABOVE A LARGE BUSS PAN OF TOMATOES STORED ON PREP TABLE.ALSO ,A CAN OF INSECTICIDE ON TOP OF 2- DOOR STAINLESS STEELE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO A CONTAINER OF FLOUR.PRODUCT WAS REMOVED FROM AREAS BY MANAGER DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO STORE CHEMICAL AWAY FROM FOODS AND CONTACT SURFACES AND STORE PROPERLY.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR STAINLESS STEELE REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND INSTALL A CEILING IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,CEILING IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SPRAYER AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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