PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
TAQUERIA LA CHIQUITA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
December 20, 2013
Complaint
License #49607
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH PORK RIBS INSIDE PAN THAT WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WHICH WAS AT 49.9F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED THE FOOD ITEM WAS DESTROYED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 35LBS TOTAL COST $209.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEEP FRYER HASGREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection