Taqueria Uptown
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2016
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TAQUERIA UPTOWN, located at 7027 N Clark St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 6, 2016. This inspection resulted in seven minor violations, including issues with certified food manager presence, food and non-food contact surface maintenance, and equipment cleanliness. Previous inspections for TAQUERIA UPTOWN have generally been low-risk.
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Inspection History
Apr 6, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Aug 14, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Violations — Apr 6, 2016 Inspection
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED WORKER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT LL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED OR PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON SOUTH WALL AND BEVERAGE COOLER BEHIND TH COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS AND REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, STOVE, WHEEL CASTERS ON GRILL, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. ALSO, INTERIOR OF 1- DOOR FREEZER, AND THE 3-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD, FILTERS AND WALL BEHIND GRILL. ALSO, A DETACHED CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM. CEILING VENT ABOVE CUSTOMER COUNTER HAS EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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