PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 12, 2022
Complaint
License #2712257
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT OVERHEAD DOOR NOT PROTECTED, GAPS AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, TOWELS BEING USED TO COVER. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR PROPERLY AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGES SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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 #64
MINOR
Violation Details
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL. INSTD TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
Chicago Municipal Code: Title 4, Chapter 4-8 (Food Dealers)
Violation #64
MINOR
Violation Details
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL. INSTD TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
Chicago Municipal Code: Title 4, Chapter 4-8 (Food Dealers)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection