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SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO

10300 S EWING AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638741

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED THE MEAT SLICERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AND OUTSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF CUT MELONS AND PINEAPPLE AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 62F-68F LOCATED ON THE CUSTOMER COUNTER AND ABOUT 7 LBS OF SLICED WATERMELON LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT RANGING FROM 65F-68F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED PREPARED FOODS FOR SALE SUCH AS SALSAS, GUACAMOLE AND CHOPPED FRUITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS THAT CONTAIN THE INGREDIENTS AND THE BUSINESS NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS THAT ARE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE LARGE POTS AND ONLY USE EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611404

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588531

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESDIUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOODEN PLANKS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588090

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESDIUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONDIMENTS NOT COVERED AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT GRINDER, SLICER, PREP TABLE, DISPLAY COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTER LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND RED LIQUID SPILLS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOODEN PLANKS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2580103 ON 8-15-23:37-MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN.47-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS, BASEMENT, WALK IN COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS. 55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. 55- OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580103

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,BOTH SIDE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 : OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALL OF GLASS REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLERS SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT,MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,PREP TABLES.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM FREEZERS

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED MOPSINK BASIN HAS WATER BACKING UP INTO SINK WHEN HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM IS TURNED ON,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEAT /DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT STAIRCASE TO BASEMENT,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOLE IN WALL NEAR SIDE DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASE ON SALES FLOOR BEHIND COOLER.MUST MAKE BASEMENT WALL IN PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAININGS FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
24
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579767

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT MAIN MEAT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN MEAT/DISH WASHING AREA.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PREP AREA WHERE BREAD IS BAKED,BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MEATS ARE GRINDED & SEASONED,REPACKAGING OF SPICES AND BAGGING OF ICE SOLD TO CUSTOMER.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK & PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE IN MACHINE.MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE ON TOPSIDE OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT SUCH AS 8.8LBS. CORN TAMALES-75.2F-76.3F.6LBS. CACTUS-54.1F.20.7LBS. BEANS 66.0F-62.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.35.5LBS.$63.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT 98.6F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected] HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON 1ST FL. FOOD STORAGE AREAS UNDER AND IN BETWEEN CRATES AND ON & UNDERNEATH PALLETS AND IN BASEMENT ON PALLETS,ON & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,CONVEYOR BELT ALONG WALL.5-8 LIVE SMALL & LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,BOTH SIDE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALL OF GLASS REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLERS SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT,MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,PREP TABLES.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM FREEZERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED MOPSINK BASIN HAS WATER BACKING UP INTO SINK WHEN HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM IS TURNED ON,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEAT /DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES BEING USED FOR GARBAGE IN MEAT PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOLE IN WALL NEAR SIDE DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASE ON SALES FLOOR BEHIND COOLER.MUST MAKE BASEMENT WALL IN PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT STAIRCASE TO BASEMENT,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND BASEMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAININGS FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568031

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE 1st WASHROOM WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVERS THROUGH VERY DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS EITHER MISSING AND/OR IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PALLETS, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567676

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS SLICING DELI MEATS AND COOKED CORN TAMALES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE PALLETS AND IN THE CORNER OF THE 1st ROOM. OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS IN THE 2nd ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE MEAT GRINDER AND DELI MEAT SLICER MORE FREQUENTLY BETWEEN USES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE 1st WASHROOM WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVERS THROUGH VERY DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS EITHER MISSING AND/OR IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PALLETS, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND RODENT DROPPINGS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320220

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED INGREDIENT LABELS ARE NEEDED ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS, SALSAS AND TAMALES PROVIDED FOR SALE IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING PROCEDURE OR REMOVE LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED WALLS WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213440

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-1-2.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11(A) NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVER IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ALSO OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS ON THE CEILING OF THE SELLING FLOOR; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, IN BUTCHER AREA AND IN BASEMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.113 OBSERVED WET MOPS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS ON PREMISES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201011

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-1-2.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 FOUND NO LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11(A) NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVER IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ALSO OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS ON THE CEILING OF THE SELLING FLOOR; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, IN BUTCHER AREA AND IN BASEMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.113 OBSERVED WET MOPS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989495

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAPATIO · 10300 S EWING AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER IN FOOD PREP AREA,HAS OLD FOOD PARTICLES ON EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN THE DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT OPEN PRODUCE COOLER NEAR MEAT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

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242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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