Taqueria Ochoa's #2

3107 W 71St St, Chicago, IL 60629
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2019
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Score
High Risk

TAQUERIA OCHOA'S #2, located at 3107 W 71St St in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 19, 2019. This inspection identified one critical violation, four major violations, and five minor violations. Previous inspections for TAQUERIA OCHOA'S #2 have generally been low-risk.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Aug 21, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 19, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS BEFORE PREPARING TO HANDLE TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE ONLY RINSED HIS HANDS (LESS THAN 10-15 SECONDS), NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AND DISHES STORED INSIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER AND KEEP HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED SEE ABOVE VIOLATION (RULE 5-205.11A) FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED/PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. A 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN DOOR STRIP AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BEEF STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE MOP SINK AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)