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ARTURO'S TACOS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ARTURO'S TACOS 2001 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Restaurant
July 21, 2010 Canvass License #17234
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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. OBSERVED OPENED CAN FOOD WITH FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOODS EMPTIED INTO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,GALSS OR STAINLESS STEEL BEFORE STORAGE
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE SIDE.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. VENT IN LADIES TOILET WITH BUILD UP DUST, 3COMP.SINK,MICROWAVE OVEN INSIDE TOP WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS,AND VENT ON HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP,NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. WALK IN COOLER FLOORS WITH WATER AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING DRY AT ALL TIMES.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.ALSO REPAIR OPENING ON CEILING TILE IN LADIES TOILET.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.ALSO REPAIR OPENING ON CEILING TILE IN LADIES TOILET.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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