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TAQUERIA LA CHIQUITA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TAQUERIA LA CHIQUITA 2635 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60623 Restaurant
August 20, 2015 Canvass License #49607
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA, IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE CAULKING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE CAULKING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections