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TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO

4714 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO on .

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587043

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560098

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPPER/INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CORRECTLY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, BEANS ETC)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. NO MILK CRATES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AROUND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND THE CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING A SOFT DRINK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PROVIDE SKIM OR 1% DAIRY MILK UP TO 130 CALORIES, 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE WITH NO ADDED SPARKLING OR FLAVORED WATER WITH NO ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500743

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500355

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED PORK AT 59.7F, EGGS AT 53.1F, CHICKEN AT 48.6F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 47.7F, CHEESE AT 47.1F, AND REFRIED BEANS AT 78.4F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F INSIDE OF THE UNIT. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2362759 ON 2/24/20 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 37 - OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS (RICE, SALT, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 51 - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. 53 - MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362759

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TCS FOOD (SALSA, BAKED BEANS) NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT.FOOD VOLUNTERALY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(RICE , SALT SUGAR) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVING CUPS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE, AND MUST NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE CUPS WITH OUT HANDLES FOR FOOD DISPENSING -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO FOOD PREP REACH UNDER COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR METAL FLOOR IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IS SEVERALLY DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.(WALLS AND DOORS)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING URINAL IN MANS BATHROOM

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.EMPLOYEE PUSHED GARBAGE DOWN BELOW RIM AND CLOSED LIDS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) – CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315435

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312994

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON MAN'S BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 47

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTED AND DAMAGED SHELVING IN ALL COOLING UNITS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COOLER

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/16/2018 REPORT #2234213 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 55 OBSERVED WORK DIRT ON FLOORS AT HOT LINE/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED CORE. VIOLATION # 58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2234213

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTD MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-306.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY NEXT TO UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WORK DIRT ON FLOORS AT HOT LINE/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED CORE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144342

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. GREEN, RED,AND PICO DE GALLO SALSA AT 48.0F-54.0F, 25 LBS; RICE MILK WATER AT 48.0F, 10 GALLON. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $150.00.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GARBAGE BAG AND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. BROKEN INSIDE DOOR OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM IN THE MAIN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN ONE MEN AND TWO LADIES WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD HAS NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059648

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSDERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS IN 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE SERVICE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ATICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051003

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1953650 DATED:09/01/2016. 30 MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL LARGE PLASTIC BLACK BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING RAW MEATS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ABOVE NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE. 12/01/2016 32 MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER ACROSS FROM THE CASHIER PAY STATION SO AS TO SECTION OFF THE 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND THE 3-SLIDING DOOR COOLER SO AS TO BE ACCESSIBLE ONLY TO EMPLOYEES/STAFF MEMBERS. SO AS TO CREATE A HALLWAY/DIVIDER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND THE ABOVE STATED AREA. IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE PART ROOM AREA MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL TIMES. 12/01/2016 35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUSTY/DIRTY CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS LOCATED IN THE MAIN CUSTOMER FRONT DINING ROOM AREA. MUST SEAL HOLES AND SMALL OPENINGS AT THE WALL AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR FRAME. ALSO REATTACH WALL COVING AT ABOVE STATED DOOR FRAME AND AT THE DOOR FRAME BETWEEN THE SMALL DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE LARGE STORAGE ROOM AREA. 12/01/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/31/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS,CONTAINERS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAIMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOODEN BOARDS ON WALL SUPPORTING A SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO FRONT PREP TABLE,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC,AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND REAR LARGE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS AT FRONT/REAR PREP AREA DISHWASHING AREAS AND DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSDERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS IN 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE SERVICE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ATICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953650

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL LARGE PLASTIC BLACK BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING RAW MEATS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ABOVE NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER ACROSS FROM THE CASHIER PAY STATION SO AS TO SECTION OFF THE 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND THE 3-SLIDING DOOR COOLER SO AS TO BE ACCESSIBLE ONLY TO EMPLOYEES/STAFF MEMBERS. SO AS TO CREATE A HALLWAY/DIVIDER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND THE ABOVE STATED AREA. IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE PART ROOM AREA MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUSTY/DIRTY CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS LOCATED IN THE MAIN CUSTOMER FRONT DINING ROOM AREA. MUST SEAL HOLES AND SMALL OPENINGS AT THE WALL AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR FRAME. ALSO REATTACH WALL COVING AT ABOVE STATED DOOR FRAME AND AT THE DOOR FRAME BETWEEN THE SMALL DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE LARGE STORAGE ROOM AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MOST REAR STOGARE AREA (LARGE STORAGE AREA) NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE FRONT COOKING LINE.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60625

322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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