PASS
Risk 1 (High)
TAQUERIA UPTOWN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 11, 2022
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #19267
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS. 4-501.11--- NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS. 4-501.11--- NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection