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Restaurant: Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas
Address: 1738 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: May 10, 2012

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100

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The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. SOME GREASE NOTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF GREASE DUMPSTER. ALSO NOTED TRASH & DEBRIS ON STAIRS AND LANDING TO BASEMENT AND ON GROUND IN BACKYARD & AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER - MUST KEEP ENTIRE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GROUNDS CLEAN- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-38-020
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WHICH IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP TO DEEP FREEZER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTER LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, REPAIR ALL HOLES AND AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT IN WALLS AND RE-PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVINGS AND MAKE SURE ALL WALL BASES FIT TIGHT ALONG THE WALLS. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER PREPARING FOOD WITH GAUZE AND AN UNCLEAN RUBBER FENGER GLOVE ON HAND COVERING AN OPEN CUT- MUST REFRAIN FROM HANDLING ANY KIND OF FOOD UNTIL WOUND IS COMPLETELY HEALED- CITATIONISSUED- CRITICAL

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CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTER LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA. AFTER BEING ABLE TO INSPECT BASEMENT, FOUND AN ICE MACHINE IN USE STORED IN IT, MUST EMPTY OUT ALL ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND LARGE PAN GOAT MEAT-15 LBS, IN WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F ,DATED 5/22/2011, HOWEVER OTHER FOODS AT 40F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. OWNER DISPOSED OF FOOD. CDI
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR DOOR AT BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM,1/4 INCH AREA. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2ND PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED-VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE FROM HOT WATER/COLD.ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR SOAP DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. VIOLATION CORRECTED.
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST STILL PROVIDE LID FOR SOAP DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.TWO MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.MUST PROVIDE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR UPPER PANEL/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BROKEN FLOOR TILES/MISSING AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AREA PREP.MUST REPLACE.

CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. GASKET OF REACH-IN COOLER LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
INTERIOR OF HOOD AT FRONT PREP ARA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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