Carniceria La Villa #2

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	3	0
2025	1	6	0
2024	3	41	0
2023	4	26	4
2022	2	12	0
2021	4	22	1
2019	1	11	0
2018	4	26	3

Aug 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES NEAR AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE RECORDS AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLD UNIT FOR CARNITAS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DRAINAGE TUBE FROM REFRIGERATION UNIT IN TAQUERIA AREA DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN NON-FOOD GRADE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES IN TAQUERIA WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOODSPILLES ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNIT IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR JAMB TO BE DAMAGED EXPOSING DAMAGED RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR AND LOCK AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 18, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED OIL, GARLIC AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS LOCATED ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA. FOUND HEAVY OLD MEAT AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Nov 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:30AM TO 8:52AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF WERE PREPARED. AT 8:52AM CERTIFIED MANAGER JOSEFINA MONTOYA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED OIL, GARLIC AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS LOCATED ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA. FOUND HEAVY OLD MEAT AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2605794 ISSUED ON 11/1/2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #48- MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (COOKING POTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ETC) ON SITE UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT.

Nov 1, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY KNIFE BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED OIL, GARLIC AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (COOKING POTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ETC) ON SITE UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS LOCATED ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA. FOUND HEAVY OLD MEAT AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Aug 2, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND THE SHELF ABOVE THE BACK WALL OF THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE TAQUERIA ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE 2 VENTILATION HOODS AND AROUND THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.

Jul 28, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48F, BEEF AT 44F, CHEESE AT 46F, HAM AT 45F, PORK AT 46F, CHORIZO AT 47F, AND MILK AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SALSA AND GUACAMOLE THAT IS MADE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ETC.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND THE SHELF ABOVE THE BACK WALL OF THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE TAQUERIA ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE 2 VENTILATION HOODS AND AROUND THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2578861 ON 7/21/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING TILES, WALLS AND ON AND AROUND THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN THE RETAIL FOOD AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 5 HOUSE FLIES IN THE RETAIL FOOD AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Jul 21, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SALSA AND GUACAMOLE THAT IS MADE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ETC.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING TILES, WALLS AND ON AND AROUND THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN THE RETAIL FOOD AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 2 HOUSE FLIES LANDING ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND THE SHELF ABOVE THE BACK WALL OF THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 THE COLD WATER HANDLE IS MISSING FROM THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE TAQUERIA ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE 2 VENTILATION HOODS AND AROUND THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Jul 19, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO WATER PROVIDED TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE USED WITH HOT WATER ABOVE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD. OBSERVED CHICHARRONES STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE RAW BEEF AND RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED BEEF AT 54F, GREEN SALSA AT 56F, AND CUT WATERMELON AT 70F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO WORKING METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SALSA AND GUACAMOLE THAT IS MADE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ETC.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED A SOILED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD SUPPORTS AND SHELVING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW EXPOSED WOOD.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND THE SHELF ABOVE THE BACK WALL OF THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE COLD WATER HANDLE IS MISSING FROM THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE TAQUERIA ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE 2 VENTILATION HOODS AND AROUND THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE TAQUERIA COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Oct 27, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY OLD MEAT AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 20, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CARNITAS/CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL HOT-HOLDING AND COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND THE LABELS ON THE "TIA GABY" FLAN LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER REACH IN DAIRY COOLER WITHOUT A LIST OF INGREDIANTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, AND NAME/PLACE OF DISTRIBUTOR. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON VARIOUS PRODUCE (ONIONS, POMEGRANATE, ORANGES, GRAPES, TOMATILLOS, ETC.) IN THE CUSTOMER SHOPPING AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES, REMOVE ACTIVITY, AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND TONGS FOR THE CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE BREAD STORED IN A DIRTY CARDBOARD CONTAINER. MUST STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS LOCATED ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA. FOUND HEAVY OLD MEAT AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE ON THE REAR DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND GARBAGE, DIRT, AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA AND THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 11, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 3DOOR T PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED ROTISSERIE CHICKENS WITH TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 66.6F-69.9F AND COOKED BEEF TONGUE AT 54.7F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 70#'S OF FOOD WORTH $1084. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED GREEN SAUCE, AVOCADO SAUCE, AND RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. MANAGER IMMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 45# VALUE OF $225. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTIN BOARDS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS TTHROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN DAIRY COOLER AND INSIDE 3-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLCE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 7, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED COOKING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Feb 18, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED COOKING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Feb 9, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD IS BEING WEIGHED AND PACKAGED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN CARNITAS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED COOKING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER SOLUTION CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MUST USE APPROVE SHELVING.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2279533 ON 03/18/2019. VIOLATIONS #47 OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE DELI COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. #49 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND THE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE TAQUERIA COUNTER. #53 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD (DRIED PEPPERS AND BEANS) IS BEING WEIGHED AND PACKAGED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR PACKAGE THE FOOD WHERE A HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED IN THE SAME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AS RAW CHICKEN IN THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE RAW BEEF. ALSO OBSERVED NO SEPARATION BETWEEN RAW CHICKEN AND RAW PORK IN THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE COOKED MEAT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEPARATE AND STORE RAW FOOD AND COOKED FOOD SO THAT THE FOOD IS NOT CROSS CONTAMINATED. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS (SALSA) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (SPICES, DRIED SHRIMP) NOT LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS, CONTENTS, AND QUANTITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS (FORKS AND SPOONS) STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE TAQUERIA COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE DELI COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND THE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE TAQUERIA COUNTER.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE TAQUERIA.

May 14, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR FRAME/GASKET OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SECURE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SINKS MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST POT/PAN USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BETTER MAINTAIN EXTERIOR WEST SIDE OF BUILDING DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

May 9, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ALONG EQUIPMENTS AND IN CLUTTERED CORNERS ALONG THE WALLS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN SOUTH END OF CLUTTERED BASEMENT NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED FAUCET FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS EVENLY LOCATED IN THE REAR ADDITIONAL DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET TO DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SUCH THAT IT REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS EVENLY AND REPAIR HEAVY WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN..SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2135902 DATED: 01/23/2018. 31 OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS OR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE KNIVES AND PROPERLY STORE THEM. OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS SCOOP FOR SEASONING AND STORED INSIDE BULK SEASONING CONTAINER IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A STYROFOAM CUP AND PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLE. 04/23/2018 32 OBSERVED NOT SEALED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER THE COUNTERTOP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SAID SHELVES INSIDE TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PAINT/SEAL THE RAW WOOD SHELVING. OBSERVED RUSTY DRYING RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED AS SHELF LINERS ON DRY RACK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND IN CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. 04/23/2018 33 OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND MEAT SPILLS ON COOLER TRACKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 04/23/2018 35 OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL LOCATED
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS NOT IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR FRAME/GASKET OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SECURE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON AT NORTH WEST CORNER WALL OF THE MEAT DEPT AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT REAR TAQUERIA AND MEAT DEPT TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SINKS MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST POT/PAN USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN EXTERIOR WEST SIDE OF BUILDING DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

May 4, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE DISPLAY COOLER IN CUSTOMER ISLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF (52.1F-52.9F). THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILKS,COTTAGE CHEESES,HOT DOGS AND CREAM CHEESES,POR CHORIZOS ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER IN CUSTOMER ISLE.FOUND MILKS AT 44.1F,PORK CHORIZOS AT 44.6F,HOT DOGS AT 50.1F,COTTAGE CHEESES AT 59.0F,CREAM CHEESES AT 61.5F ETC.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX:400 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $900.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(HANDLING RAW CHICKEN AND THEN RETURNING TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT TAQUERIA AND MEAT DEPT AND GOING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER PREP AREA,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOODS OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ALONG EQUIPMENTS AND IN CLUTTERED CORNERS ALONG THE WALLS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN SOUTH END OF CLUTTERED BASEMENT NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED FAUCET FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS EVENLY LOCATED IN THE REAR ADDITIONAL DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET TO DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SUCH THAT IT REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS EVENLY AND REPAIR HEAVY WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN..SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2135902 DATED: 01/23/2018. 31 OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS OR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE KNIVES AND PROPERLY STORE THEM. OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS SCOOP FOR SEASONING AND STORED INSIDE BULK SEASONING CONTAINER IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A STYROFOAM CUP AND PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLE. 04/23/2018 32 OBSERVED NOT SEALED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER THE COUNTERTOP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SAID SHELVES INSIDE TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PAINT/SEAL THE RAW WOOD SHELVING. OBSERVED RUSTY DRYING RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED AS SHELF LINERS ON DRY RACK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND IN CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. 04/23/2018 33 OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND MEAT SPILLS ON COOLER TRACKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 04/23/2018 35 OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL LOCATED
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS NOT IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR FRAME/GASKET OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SECURE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON AT NORTH WEST CORNER WALL OF THE MEAT DEPT AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT REAR TAQUERIA AND MEAT DEPT TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SINKS MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST POT/PAN USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN EXTERIOR WEST SIDE OF BUILDING DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Jan 23, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS OR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE KNIVES AND PROPERLY STORE THEM. OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS SCOOP FOR SEASONING AND STORED INSIDE BULK SEASONING CONTAINER IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A STYROFOAM CUP AND PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NOT SEALED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER THE COUNTERTOP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SAID SHELVES INSIDE TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PAINT/SEAL THE RAW WOOD SHELVING. OBSERVED RUSTY DRYING RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED AS SHELF LINERS ON DRY RACK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND IN CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND MEAT SPILLS ON COOLER TRACKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL LOCATED NEAR CHEESE COOLER IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACE BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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