Tierra Caliente Inc — Tierra Caliente
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2022
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Score
TIERRA CALIENTE INC, located at 4070 S Archer Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 9, 2022. This inspection resulted in one major and nine minor violations. Throughout 17 scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk status.
17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Jan 26, 2022
Complaint
5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
27
Oct 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Jun 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
45
Oct 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 9, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 16, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 26, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 7, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 19, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 30, 2011
Consultation
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 12, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 2, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 30, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 13, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Violations — Feb 9, 2022 Inspection
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SANITIZED PROPERLY.MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE HOW IT'S DONE,REMOVE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARMENT SINK TO AIR DRY DISHES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,INTERIOR OF STOVE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNI-SEX STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2546949 1/26/22 #38-. APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DINING AREA VENTS, REAR DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA,BASEMENT ON WOODEN SHELVING, AND ON SHELF HOLDING MOTOR AND INSIDE OF MOTOR. PERSON IN CHARGE IS REMOVING ACTIVITY AND CLEANING AND SANITIZING AREAS AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED).
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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