Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642528
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SOME DEAD ROACH ACTIVITY ON FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484706
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484428
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK I N CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPIN CLOTHS STORED ON SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2401427 ON 09/21/2020. #47 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. #51 OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN. 58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401427
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION WHILE (TCS FOODS) PORK ETC. HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN (FLOOR TILES) IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/MILK CRATES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2352251 DATED:11/25/2019 58 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. 02/18/2020 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352251
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345846
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2184861 ON 7/20/18 NOT CORRECTED: 37 - OBSERVED FLAN AND ORANGE JUICE PACKAGED FOR CONSUMER "GRAB AND GO", ON THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE REGISTER; WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. 51 - MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE THE MOP SINK TO BE EASILY VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES. 53 - MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184861
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE RINSE AND RING OUT RAG AT THE HAND WASHSINK AND OBSERVED A SECOND EMPLOYEE RINSE OFF A COOKING UNTENSIL AT THE HANDWASH SINK. PIC HAS BEEN INFORMED A HAND WASH SINK MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C)
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (VEGETABLES AND SALSA). PIC HAS BEEN INFORMED MUST STORE ALL FOODS IN ORDER OF COOKING TEMPERATURE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PIC CORRECTED ON SITE BY REARRANGING THE FOODS TO BE CORRECTLY STORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS VISIBLE AND CONSPICUOUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLAN AND ORANGE JUICE PACKAGED FOR CONSUMER "GRAB AND GO", ON THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE REGISTER; WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLAN AND ORANGE JUICE PACKAGED FOR CONSUMER "GRAB AND GO", ON THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE REGISTER; WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF COMMON ALLERGENS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER WITH HANDLE ON TOP OF THE LETTUCE. MUST STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES ABOVE THE TOP OF FOOD.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED THE SODA STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA, NOT 6" ABOVE FLORR. MUST RAISE THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING USED INSIDE PREP AREAS. OBSERVED RUSTY LOWER SHELF ON THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE AND THE MOP SINK TO BE EASILY VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL ADJACENT TO THE STOVE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE VENT COVER BY THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, THE DINING AREA, AND THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN PREP AREA BY 3 COMP SINK AND VENTILATION HOOD.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1996186
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE CANS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN COOLERS , FREEZER,PREP COOLER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP COOLER AND PREP COOLER
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953871
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950346
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND THE REAR MIXERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILLS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THIS TIME WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. GIVEN OUT 2/19/2016 REPORT# 1631936.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631936
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON 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: OBSERVED MASA IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD BAGGIE. NO USE OF GROCERY BAG FOR FOOD STORAGE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, CUTTING BOARDS, #10 CAN OPENER, AND ABOVE COFFEE BASKET,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER, MICROWAVE, FRYER DOOR, AND 4 BURNER STOVE. CLEAN THE STOVE TOP,CHAR GRILL STORAGE TABLES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL NEXT TO THE STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464749
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. HOT WATER WAS RECOVERED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329718
Location recorded for this inspection · MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA · 5714 W FULLERTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of front counter shelving, front cooler had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear kitcen areas, and bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided, missing light shield in cooler shall be provided.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in cooler, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60639
335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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