PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
TORTILLERIA EL MOLINO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
February 10, 2025
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License #2703630
3
Total Violations
3
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOORS NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED
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 #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT FOR LARGE AND FIXED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE ON PREMISES FOR CDPH REVIEW.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT FOR LARGE AND FIXED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE ON PREMISES FOR CDPH REVIEW.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection