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11601 W TOUHY AVE · Chicago, IL 60666
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAND UP 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER AND REAR PREP 2-DOOR COOLER (UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT) DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS, AROUND HANDLES, AT PREP AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT/SINKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSE HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETER INSIDE JUICE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETE FOR COOLER.
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAND UP 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER AND REAR PREP 2-DOOR COOLER (UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT) DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS, AROUND HANDLES, AT PREP AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT/SINKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSE HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE/STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID HANDLE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETER INSIDE JUICE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETE FOR COOLER.
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER (BY CASH REGISTER).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE PREP COOLER(FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND BEHIND BAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (BEHIND BAR) FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT IMPROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 PPM OR 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING RINSE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). SERVICE TECHNICIAN ON SITE. (DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN FIXED AT THE END OF INSPECTION, FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM) CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE, SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CALL SERVICE. SANITIZING RINSE WITH CHLORINE MUST BE 100PPM. TAG DISHMACHINE,AT THIS TIME. MUST USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES UNCLEAN,SHELF UNDER GRILL UNCLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE FRONT AND SIDE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,FLOOR ON CORNERS OF THE BAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 2 PREP COOLERS
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY 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 · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
172 of 224 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2114331.
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