FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
TAMALES EMMA LA CHAPARRITA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile prepared food vendor
December 13, 2016
License
License #2500662
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Inspection Summary
This mobile prepared food vendor was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on December 13, 2016. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: HOT HOLDING WELLS ON UNIT NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. AIR TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING WELLS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: HOT HOLDING WELLS ON UNIT NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. AIR TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING WELLS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection