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PRIDE OF CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PRIDE OF CHICAGO (AKA: TACO URBANO) 1221-1223 S Wabash AVE, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
November 25, 2013 Canvass License #2043262
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #19
MAJOR
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER CONTAINERS (2) ARE FILLED COMPLETELY TO THE TOP, FORCING THE LIDS UP-UNABLE TO CLOSE THEM. NUMEROUS POP CRATES, GARBAGE/DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET MORE CONTAINERS OR INCREASE AMOUNT OF PICK UPS TO HANDLE THE VOLUME OF GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM MAY 1, 2012 NOT POSTED, VISIBLE TO VIEWING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED.
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINES.
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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections