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Restaurant: Taqueria La Fiesta
Address: 7146 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: May 25, 2012

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All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA). NOTED COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 48.9, PORK AT 47.8, CHORIZO AT 49.3, EGGS AT 48.5, SLICED PORK AT 50.2F, BEEF AT 49.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 22LBS. TOTAL AMOUNT $75.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA)WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BEEF, PORK, EGGS ETC.) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK AND ALSO RE CAULK AROUND HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.------INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE OR PROPER LID/COVER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED AS COVER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FRONT AND REAR).-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY (HOT WATER) FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REORGANIZE.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DIRTY WASHCLOTHS IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found front prep cooler at improper temperature. Internal temperature of prep cooler at 52.3 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed manager that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). 'Held for Inspection' tag placed on cooler.
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found beef 5 lbs at 60.0 F, Beef 3lbs at 57.3 F, Pork 5 lbs at 51.0 F, Chicken 4 lbs at 51.2 F and various condiments in cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded-approximately 17 lbs, value $50.
Foods inside cooler and steam table not stored in proper containers. Instructed to store foods in food grade storage bags.
Walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Foods inside cooler and steam table not stored in proper containers. Instructed to store foods in food grade storage bags.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.

Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers at sink.
Freezer chest top not maintained. Instructed to replace freezer top or freezer chest.
Walls not maintained in prep rear area. Instructed to replace missing wall tile.
Foods inside cooler stored inside shopping bags. Instructed to store in food grade material bags.
Prep counter, prep table, utensils, cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and sanitize.
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found internal temperature of prep cooler at 48.4 F to 52.7 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation 7-38-005(A). 'Held for Inspection' tag placed on cooler.
Potentially hazardous foods not maintaining proper temperature. Found beef 5 lbs at 50.0 F and breaded steak 3 lbs at 49.8 F in cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily dentaured and discarded. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $30, 8 lbs.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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