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3839 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60651
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA LA PLAYITA on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA PLAYITA · 3839 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA PLAYITA · 3839 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA PLAYITA · 3839 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE BROKEN TOILET TANK LID IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA & DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA & CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR LOOSE CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA OVER HOOD
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP & REACH IN COOLER.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA PLAYITA · 3839 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & LEDGE OF COFFEE PREP AREA,ON LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,UNDER EASLE,NEAR 1ST FL. REAR EXIT DOOR.HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT FRONT WINDOW.REAR DOOR WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/18/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY & NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW,WHILE (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE & POST FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE BROKEN TOILET TANK LID IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA & DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA & CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR LOOSE CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA OVER HOOD.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP & REACH IN COOLER.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA PLAYITA · 3839 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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