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Restaurant: Taqueria La Fiesta
Address: 2701 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Feb 27, 2012

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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 I A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.--- INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED WASHCLOTHS IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS INCLUDING WASHBOWL CABINET INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. --- MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT.---- MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR PREP AREA (ACCROSS STEAM TABLE).
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 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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. NOTED REAR OUTSIDE AREA (PATIO) WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND LITTER ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE/GARAGE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK INFRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOTED CUPS AND KNIFE STORED AT THE SAID HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTOR-PORK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING SERVICE AND STORAGE. NOTED PASTOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 95.7F STORED AND DISPLAY IN A SKEWER/HOT HOLDING UNIT. PARTIAL OR INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. CONTINUOUS COOKING WILL ALLOW THE COOKING SURFACE TEMPERATURE TO EXCEED 140F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 25 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#48219 DATED 01-25-2010. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS INCLUDING WASHBOWL CABINET INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. --- MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. #35 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #41 NOTED REAR OUTSIDE AREA (PATIO) WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND LITTER ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE/GARAGE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED RAW WOOD WITH GAP/OPENING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FAR LEFT).
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 ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

VIOLATIONS HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FAR LEFT).
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK BETWEEN DIVIDER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Light bulbs under exhaust hood and cooking equipment not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs or install shatter-proof bulbs.
Unnecessary articles stored in outside rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles, detail clean area and properly store all cooking equipment.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Walls not maintained in several areas. Instructed to seal holes and repaint walls.

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