PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
TEZCAL RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
March 20, 2019
Canvass
License #2626654
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on March 20, 2019. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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