Aztecas Mex Taqueria, 5421 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Aztecas Mex Taqueria
Address: 5421 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: May 8, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

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  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 20, 2011 50
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 9, 2011 100
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
May 8, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 20, 2011

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3PART SINK AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL COVERING FROM SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FURNACE CLOSET, MUST CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOUTH WALL INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPAIRED/REPAINTED; ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FREEZERS, MUST REPLACE.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Aug 9, 2011

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE.
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL COVERING FROM SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FURNACE CLOSET, MUST CLEAN.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOUTH WALL INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPAIRED/REPAINTED; ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FREEZERS, MUST REPLACE.
Inspector Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
Inspector Comments: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

May 8, 2012

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD FOODS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM (REAR) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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