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SUPERMERCADO LA TORTILLA
5915-5919 S WESTERN AVECHICAGO, IL 60636
Detailed inspection and closure history
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this facility last inspected?
The most recent inspection was on 04/14/2025 FAIL .
What violations were found?
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
- and 3 other violation(s). See inspection history below for complete details.
Closure History
No closure records found for this facility.
Inspection History
Violations
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVE CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT & HOT FOOD PREP AREAS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA OFF OF DELI/MEAT DEPT.
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2615252 4/7/25 NOT CORRECTED-#48-4-603.15 : STILL OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Violations
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,HOT FOOD PREP AREA.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVE CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT & HOT FOOD PREP AREAS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DELI/MEAT DEPT-PREP TABLES,GRINDER,LOW SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.TAQUERIA-EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & ONE -EYE STOVE.
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CRATES PILED UP ON GROUND MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA OFF OF DELI/MEAT DEPT.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594624 5/15/25 NOT CORRECTED #10-5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. #37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #39-3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK MEAT WALK IN COOLER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.#48-4-603.15 : OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA.#51- 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE & MEAT/DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.#55-: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.#56- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Violations
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector Comments: 4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AT DISPLAY UNIT INSIDE OF CASE.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & POP WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector Comments: 4-603.15 : OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR COILS INSIDE OF MEAT/DELI DISPLAY UNITS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE & MEAT/DAIRY WALK IN COOLER
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S HAND SINK.
Violations
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AT DISPLAY UNIT INSIDE OF CASE.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ON TOILET & WALLS,FLOOR DRAINS AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR.ALSO EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS MOVING AROUND IN WATER OF FLOOR DRAINS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/3/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & POP WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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GLOVES USED PROPERLY
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR COILS INSIDE OF MEAT/DELI DISPLAY UNITS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE & MEAT/DAIRY WALK IN COOLER .
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA BLOW HIS NOSE WITH CLOTH GLOVES ON AND THEN PUT ON PLASTIC OVER THE TOP OF THEM AND HANDLED A STYROFOAM CONTAINER AND PUT RAW MEAT INTO IT FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S HAND SINK.
Violations
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AT DISPLAY UNIT INSIDE OF CASE.
-
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ON TOILET & WALLS,FLOOR DRAINS AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR.ALSO EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS MOVING AROUND IN WATER OF FLOOR DRAINS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/3/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & POP WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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GLOVES USED PROPERLY
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR COILS INSIDE OF MEAT/DELI DISPLAY UNITS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE & MEAT/DAIRY WALK IN COOLER .
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA BLOW HIS NOSE WITH CLOTH GLOVES ON AND THEN PUT ON PLASTIC OVER THE TOP OF THEM AND HANDLED A STYROFOAM CONTAINER AND PUT RAW MEAT INTO IT FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S HAND SINK.
Raw Database Records
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 2622 |
| inspection_date | 2025-04-14 |
| standardized_result | fail |
| original_result | Fail |
| Violation 1 | |
| violation_code | 38. |
| violation_description | INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT |
| violation_comment | 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. |
| Violation 2 | |
| violation_code | 47. |
| violation_description | FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED |
| violation_comment | 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVE CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT & HOT FOOD PREP AREAS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. |
| Violation 3 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA OFF OF DELI/MEAT DEPT. |
| Violation 4 | |
| violation_code | 59. |
| violation_description | PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED |
| violation_comment | PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2615252 4/7/25 NOT CORRECTED-#48-4-603.15 : STILL OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED) |
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 6219 |
| inspection_date | 2025-04-07 |
| standardized_result | fail |
| original_result | Fail |
| Violation 1 | |
| violation_code | 38. |
| violation_description | INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. |
| Violation 2 | |
| violation_code | 39. |
| violation_description | CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY |
| violation_comment | MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN DELI/MEAT DEPT. |
| Violation 3 | |
| violation_code | 47. |
| violation_description | FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED |
| violation_comment | MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,HOT FOOD PREP AREA. |
| Violation 4 | |
| violation_code | 47. |
| violation_description | FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED |
| violation_comment | MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVE CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT & HOT FOOD PREP AREAS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. |
| Violation 5 | |
| violation_code | 49. |
| violation_description | NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DELI/MEAT DEPT-PREP TABLES,GRINDER,LOW SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.TAQUERIA-EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & ONE -EYE STOVE. |
| Violation 6 | |
| violation_code | 54. |
| violation_description | GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CRATES PILED UP ON GROUND MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN. |
| Violation 7 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA. |
| Violation 8 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA OFF OF DELI/MEAT DEPT.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DELI/MEAT DEPT. |
| Violation 9 | |
| violation_code | 60. |
| violation_description | PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED |
| violation_comment | PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594624 5/15/25 NOT CORRECTED #10-5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. #37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #39-3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK MEAT WALK IN COOLER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.#48-4-603.15 : OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA.#51- 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE & MEAT/DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.#55-: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.#56- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED) |
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 53539 |
| inspection_date | 2024-05-15 |
| standardized_result | pass |
| original_result | Pass |
| Violation 1 | |
| violation_code | 36. |
| violation_description | THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE |
| violation_comment | 4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AT DISPLAY UNIT INSIDE OF CASE. |
| Violation 2 | |
| violation_code | 37. |
| violation_description | FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER |
| violation_comment | 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. |
| Violation 3 | |
| violation_code | 39. |
| violation_description | CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY |
| violation_comment | 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & POP WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. |
| Violation 4 | |
| violation_code | 47. |
| violation_description | FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED |
| violation_comment | 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER |
| Violation 5 | |
| violation_code | 48. |
| violation_description | WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS |
| violation_comment | 4-603.15 : OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. |
| Violation 6 | |
| violation_code | 49. |
| violation_description | NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN |
| violation_comment | 4-601.11(C) : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR COILS INSIDE OF MEAT/DELI DISPLAY UNITS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA. |
| Violation 7 | |
| violation_code | 51. |
| violation_description | PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES |
| violation_comment | 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING |
| Violation 8 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. |
| Violation 9 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE & MEAT/DAIRY WALK IN COOLER |
| Violation 10 | |
| violation_code | 56. |
| violation_description | ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED |
| violation_comment | 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA |
| Violation 11 | |
| violation_code | 57. |
| violation_description | ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING |
| violation_comment | 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. |
| Violation 12 | |
| violation_code | 10. |
| violation_description | ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE |
| violation_comment | 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S HAND SINK. |
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 56378 |
| inspection_date | 2024-05-03 |
| standardized_result | fail |
| original_result | Fail |
| Violation 1 | |
| violation_code | 36. |
| violation_description | THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE |
| violation_comment | MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AT DISPLAY UNIT INSIDE OF CASE. |
| Violation 2 | |
| violation_code | 37. |
| violation_description | FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER |
| violation_comment | MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. |
| Violation 3 | |
| violation_code | 38. |
| violation_description | INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ON TOILET & WALLS,FLOOR DRAINS AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR.ALSO EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS MOVING AROUND IN WATER OF FLOOR DRAINS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/3/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) |
| Violation 4 | |
| violation_code | 39. |
| violation_description | CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY |
| violation_comment | MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & POP WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. |
| Violation 5 | |
| violation_code | 46. |
| violation_description | GLOVES USED PROPERLY |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY. |
| Violation 6 | |
| violation_code | 47. |
| violation_description | FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED |
| violation_comment | MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. |
| Violation 7 | |
| violation_code | 48. |
| violation_description | WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. |
| Violation 8 | |
| violation_code | 49. |
| violation_description | NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR COILS INSIDE OF MEAT/DELI DISPLAY UNITS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA. |
| Violation 9 | |
| violation_code | 51. |
| violation_description | PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. |
| Violation 10 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE & MEAT/DAIRY WALK IN COOLER . |
| Violation 11 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. |
| Violation 12 | |
| violation_code | 56. |
| violation_description | ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA. |
| Violation 13 | |
| violation_code | 57. |
| violation_description | ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. |
| Violation 14 | |
| violation_code | 8. |
| violation_description | HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA BLOW HIS NOSE WITH CLOTH GLOVES ON AND THEN PUT ON PLASTIC OVER THE TOP OF THEM AND HANDLED A STYROFOAM CONTAINER AND PUT RAW MEAT INTO IT FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED) |
| Violation 15 | |
| violation_code | 10. |
| violation_description | ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE |
| violation_comment | MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S HAND SINK. |
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 56378 |
| inspection_date | 2024-05-03 |
| standardized_result | fail |
| original_result | Fail |
| Violation 1 | |
| violation_code | 36. |
| violation_description | THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE |
| violation_comment | MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AT DISPLAY UNIT INSIDE OF CASE. |
| Violation 2 | |
| violation_code | 37. |
| violation_description | FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER |
| violation_comment | MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. |
| Violation 3 | |
| violation_code | 38. |
| violation_description | INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ON TOILET & WALLS,FLOOR DRAINS AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR.ALSO EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS MOVING AROUND IN WATER OF FLOOR DRAINS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/3/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) |
| Violation 4 | |
| violation_code | 39. |
| violation_description | CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY |
| violation_comment | MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & POP WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. |
| Violation 5 | |
| violation_code | 46. |
| violation_description | GLOVES USED PROPERLY |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY. |
| Violation 6 | |
| violation_code | 47. |
| violation_description | FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED |
| violation_comment | MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. |
| Violation 7 | |
| violation_code | 48. |
| violation_description | WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. |
| Violation 8 | |
| violation_code | 49. |
| violation_description | NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR COILS INSIDE OF MEAT/DELI DISPLAY UNITS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA. |
| Violation 9 | |
| violation_code | 51. |
| violation_description | PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. |
| Violation 10 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE & MEAT/DAIRY WALK IN COOLER . |
| Violation 11 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. |
| Violation 12 | |
| violation_code | 56. |
| violation_description | ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA. |
| Violation 13 | |
| violation_code | 57. |
| violation_description | ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. |
| Violation 14 | |
| violation_code | 8. |
| violation_description | HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA BLOW HIS NOSE WITH CLOTH GLOVES ON AND THEN PUT ON PLASTIC OVER THE TOP OF THEM AND HANDLED A STYROFOAM CONTAINER AND PUT RAW MEAT INTO IT FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED) |
| Violation 15 | |
| violation_code | 10. |
| violation_description | ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE |
| violation_comment | MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S HAND SINK. |
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