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TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT

4019 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636649

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN MAIN AND SERVICE PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385605

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT IN REACH IN COOLER IN JUICE DRINK AREA.MUST REPAIR LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN JUICE DRINK AND DINING AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL BASE IN JUICE DRINK AREA..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385586

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 17

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN RAW CHICKEN AND LEG OF LAMBS STORED INSIDE OF 4 LARGE PLASTIC BINS FILLED WITH WATER SITTING ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST UNTHAW FOOD PROPERLY UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER,MICROWAVE OR REFRIGERATION ONLY.PRODUCT IS STILL SEMI FROZEN TO THE TOUCH.PRODUCT PLACED IN WALK IN COOLER TO CONTINUE TO UNTHAW PROPERLY.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,JUICE DRINK AREA,BASEMENT,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 4-6 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN SAME AREAS .ALSO 4- LIVE INDIAN MEAL MOTHS IN WINDOW SILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN AND AROUND BOXES OF PEPPERS STORED IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/5/14(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385350 5/28/14 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.#31-MUST NOT REUSE FOOD BAGS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER.#33MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS.#34-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES & GAPS IN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,HOLE IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR PANEL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POT STORAGE AREA.#36-MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.#38-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT IN REACH IN COOLER IN JUICE DRINK AREA.MUST REPAIR LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN JUICE DRINK AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL BASE IN JUICE DRINK AREA..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385350

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH 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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST NOT REUSE FOOD BAGS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS & RUSTY DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR REAR 1ST FL. AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALLBASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES & GAP IN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,HOLE IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR PANEL.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR & WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POT STORAGE AREA,DRINK STATION AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA.LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA,FITERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK & LEAKY FAUCET,ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385326

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1353852 7/25/13 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS,AND CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLERS. #33-MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT COOKING AREA OF RESTAURANT.#34-MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. #35-MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT REUSE FOOD BAGS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS & RUSTY DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR REAR 1ST FL. AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALLBASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES & GAP IN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,HOLE IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR PANEL.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR & WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POT STORAGE AREA,DRINK STATION AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA.LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA,FITERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK & LEAKY FAUCET,ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353852

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH 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 STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS, CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT COOKING AREA OF RESTAURANT,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MORE LIGHT IS NEEDED IN FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322053

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH 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 STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS, CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MORE LIGHT IS NEEDED IN FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277331

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH 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: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Wooden storage shelves not maintained in basement storage room. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and repair ceiling in basement storage rooms.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside both prep coolers in front prep area. Instructed to install thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all food handlers must have proper hair restraints.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659280

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH 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: NOTED CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR STORAGE (RIGHT SIDE) WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE DUMPSTER AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING/GAP BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT (SODA STORAGE).

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585939

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH 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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD OR REMOVE PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD.-------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RECAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WASHROOM HALLWAY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN REAR PREP AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580467

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR JALAPEÑO PEPPERS IN VINEGAR STORED IN THE THE BASEMENT.---------NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED AS FOOD COVER AT STEAM TABLE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE TOP OR COVER FOR FOOD STORED AT STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.--------NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.--------STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.-----------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE FLOOR BASEBOARD BY REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMENS (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491261

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
486724

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HUENTITAN RESTAURANT · 4019 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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