Taqueria El Aguila Real, Inc, 3152-3154 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taqueria El Aguila Real, Inc
Address: 3152-3154 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jun 12, 2012
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100

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  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • 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
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS [multiple violations]
Aug 2, 2010 0
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • 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
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  • WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Aug 10, 2010 0
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • 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
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  • WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Aug 13, 2010 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • 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
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 5, 2012 0
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • 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
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 12, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 2, 2010

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED HOLES IN LADIES ROOM BAR SIDE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MENS ROOM REPAINT WALLS.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN BAR NOT MAINTAINED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE CANT TURN ON INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK HANDLE BROKEN WATER LEAKING FROM LOWER PIPE RESTAURANT SIDE AND BAR SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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. OBSERVED 12 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN THE BAR SIDE LADIES ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM FRONT AND REAR STORAGE SHELF.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT AND REAR 2 DOOR COOLER'S FAN GUARD COVERS, NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET AND DEFROST REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM BAR FLOOR THIS FLOOR IS IN POOR CONDITION MUST REPLACE FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR RESTAURANT SIDE UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE AREA FOR BEER ALSO.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED TILE IN LADIES ROOM MUST REPLACE.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD FRONT AND REPLACE 2 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. OBSERVED LADIES ROOM BAR SIDE NO DOOR CHECK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Aug 10, 2010

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 NO FLIES IN LADIES ROOM AT THIS TIME.
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 2 - 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, 3 RESTROOMS HANDSINKS, AND 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.HOT WATER HANDLE REPAIRED AT THIS TIME.
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.HOT WATER HANDLE REPAIRED AT THIS TIME.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.STILL NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH A CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE OR HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT AND REAR STORAGE SHELF.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT AND REPAIR FLOOR BEHIND BAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FRONT AND REAR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE AND DEFROST UP RIGHT FREEZER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES LADIES ROOM. REPAIR HOLES IN WALL AT LADIES RESTROOM, AND PAINT MENS ROOM WALLS.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT AND REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.PUT DOOR CHECK ON LADIES ROOM DOOR TO MAKE SELF CDLOSING.

Aug 13, 2010

VIOLATION CORRECTED
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VIOLATION CORRECTED

Jun 5, 2012

OBSERVED SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION INSIDE ICE MACHINE, BLACK, SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN CONTACT WITH ICE AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE MACHINE. MUST OBTAIN BAGGED ICE FROM AN APPROVED VENDOR. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON ICE MACHINE, WHEN READY TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWEL FOR BOTH HAND WASHING SINK AT KITCHEN AND AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSIDE AND DOOR OF A UNUSED/BROKEN ONE DOOR COOLER 6 COCKROACH NOTED AND ON FLOOR AT SAME AREA TWO NYMPH NOTED. ALSO NOTED ABOUT 5 FRUIT FLIES INSIDE MENS WASHROOM AND KITCHEN BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, NOTED GAP AT BOTTOM AREA OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED COOLER FROM PREMISES AND SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, (COOKING/SERVING TACOS, BEANS, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER IN KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES THRU-OUT WALLS, CEILING, GAPS AROUND DOORS, REPLACE BROKEN CEILING PANELS AT BAR AND WASHROOMS, AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR KITCHEN 3PART SINK FAUCET, PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AT BAR AREA, AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Jun 12, 2012

NO LIVE COCKROACH OR FRUIT FLIES ACTIVITY NOTED AT THIS TIME, DOOR RODENT PROOFED, PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES ON 6-8-12, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER IN KITCHEN.
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
FLOORS CLEANED AND TILES REPLACED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES THRU-OUT WALLS, CEILING, GAPS AROUND DOORS, REPLACE BROKEN CEILING PANELS AT BAR AND WASHROOMS, AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FAUCER AND PIPES REPAIRED AND GREASE TRAP SEALED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES REMOVED, AREAS ORGANIZED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
Inspector Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA.
LORENZEO JUAREZ WITH CITY CERTIFICATE ON DUTY AT THIS TIME.

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