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TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO 5656 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60629 Restaurant
May 17, 2013 Canvass License #68542
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CREATS FOR FRONT STORAGE SHELF NEED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELF.BASEMENT BULK STORAGE CONTAINER LID BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE NEED TO PROVIDE NEW LID.
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: NEED TO CLEAN FRONT JET SPRAY MACHINE DRIP TRAYS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP COUNTERS.CLEAN 1 BURNER STOVE REAR PREP AREA.CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT GRILL, AND JUICE 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: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINES, REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS.
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: NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS (DUSTY, DINING, AND RESTROOMS. NEED TO REPAIR CEILING IN DINING AREA.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN MENS RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELD REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT PREP AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FACUETS AT FRONT JUICE BAR 3 COMP. SINK AND REAR 3 COMP. SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FACUETS AT FRONT JUICE BAR 3 COMP. SINK AND REAR 3 COMP. SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

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