Taqueria Perejil
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2012
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Taqueria Perejil, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Taqueria Perejil dates to Feb 6, 2012.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taqueria Perejil on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE AREA AT HAND SINKS
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Jan 21, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD IS BROKEN OVER 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP IS NEEDED-MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT BENEATH STAIRCASE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 11, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPS, RICE 52 F, PORK 68 F, RICE 120 F, BEEANS 110 F, MNGT. DISPOSED OF SAME APPROX. 10 LBS. APPROX 25.00, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A (ESTABLISHMENT NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE, NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED AND DATED, INST ON FIFO PRINCIPLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS SOME CLEANING.
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Feb 16, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ON SHELVING UNITS THRU-OUT FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT[UPSIDE DOWN] OR COVER WITH LIDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR PREP TABLE TOPS IN BASEMENT TO BE DURABLE,SMOOTH & CLEANABLE[NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE].
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES AND COUNTERS IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT WITH SAME PROBLEM ABOVE NEEDS CLEANING. WALK IN COOLER FLOORS NEEDS CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA THROUGHOUT,AND ALONG WALLS WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT,AND ON ICE MACHINE TOP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Perejil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Perejil on file is from Feb 6, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Perejil?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Perejil.
Has Taqueria Perejil's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Perejil have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Perejil 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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