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TAQUERIA UPTOWN

1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60660

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA UPTOWN on .

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632485

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632141

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (OVER EASY EGGS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SHELVES BENEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE CORNER OF THE DINING ROOM, HVAC CLOSET ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE FURNACE, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA PLATFORM NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE AND IN THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, ON THE SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE GRILL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616805

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 NOTED IMPROPER FOOD SCOOPS FOR HOT, COLD AND DRY BULK FOODS. SCOOPS WITHOUT HANDLES AND BEING STORED INSIDE THE FOODS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL AND STEAM TABLE WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 NOTED OPEN HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK CABINET. MUST SEAL. ALSO NOTED OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN THE BASEBOARD AND WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL SHELVING AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT THE DISHWASHING SINK.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616436

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBERVED THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. NOTED A CASE OF FRESH CILANTRO BEING STORED ON TOP AND INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK. COOK REMOVED. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED BEEF AND UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CHOPPED CILANTRO INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. COOK REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER ON SHELVING, INSIDE THE HAND SINK CABINET, BEHIND ALL FRONT COOLERS AND ICE MACHINE. THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER FOOD SCOOPS FOR HOT, COLD AND DRY BULK FOODS. SCOOPS WITHOUT HANDLES AND BEING STORED INSIDE THE FOODS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL AND STEAM TABLE WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED OPEN HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK CABINET. MUST SEAL. ALSO NOTED OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN THE BASEBOARD AND WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL SHELVING AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT THE DISHWASHING SINK.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-7-25 REPORT #2610159 NOT CORRECTED. #37-: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAMES IE: RICE.#41-: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610159

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL BLACK COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT PREP COUNTER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAMES IE: BEANS AND RICE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED A FOOD COOLER LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS. MUST PROTECT FROM THE PUBLIC. REMOVE FROM THE DINING ROOM OR PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE COOLER.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING FOODS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FRONT PREP WOODEN CABINET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BROKEN. FALLING FROM THE SINK AND WALL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR OR REMOVE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE SMALL BLACK COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT PREP COUNTER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588726

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588368

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OR ANY REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OR KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. FOODS SUCH AS OVER EASY EGGS, STEAK ON THE PRINTED MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: COOK NOTED WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CORNER WALL ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569448

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY WALL VENTILATION UNIT AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546358

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS. 4-501.11--- NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--- SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546129

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVERCOOKED, READY-TO-EAT BEEF AND SOUP. ALSO OBSERVED IN ANOTHER COOLER WAS RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE COOKED RICE. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND DISCARDED ALL COOKED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE TO MONITOR ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED A POROUS, STONE MORTAR AND PESTLE ON THE PREMISES USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. MUST NOT USE AND REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. MUST USE EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE LEFT NOZZLE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM WITH DEBRIS.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CIELING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356585

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED BEANS, LETTUCE AND VEGETABLES IN REFRIGERATOR AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELF OVER TORTILLAS, VEGETABLES AND COOKED CHICKEN IN REFRIGERATOR AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOOD ITEMS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY RE-ARRANGED FOOD ITEMS FOR PROPER STORING.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS LIKE RICE AND BEANS WITHOUT A LABEL AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM ON CONTAINER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR BULK ITEMS LIKE RICE AND BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/19/2019, INSPECTION REPORT #2279646. #57- ALL FOODHANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. #58- FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT COMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279646

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA UPTOWN · 1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11(1)EMPLOYEE HEALTH.OBSERVED DISHWASHER/FOODHANDLER WITH LARGE SORE BEHIND HIS HEAD BY NECK. SORE IS ABOUT 3 INCHES IN SIZE AND WAS NOT COVERED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. FOODHANDLER/DISHWASHER INSTRUCTED TO COVER SORE BEFORE CONTINUING TO WORK. FOODHANDLER/DISHWASHER LEFT BUSINESS WENT TO WALGREENS ACROSS THE STREET TO PURCHASE GAUZE FOR SORE. SORE WAS COVERED WITH GAUZE BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. (COOKED RICE/COOKED CHICKEN).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 19267.

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