Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636054
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635632
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND MICE DROPPING AT REAR STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS.(OBSERVED 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT STORAGE AREAS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610767
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL INSIDE REAR STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED ON 1-21-2025 UPON MY RETURN SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT REAR STAFF WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C). CONSOLITED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGES MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: REPLACE POROUS SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO STORAGE AREA AT REAR HALLWAY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588674
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" BOTTOM OPENING.REPAIR ISSUE
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND BEHIND THE PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXCESS RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING URINAL AND SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IS REQUIRED
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573995
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563186
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14-- MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B)-- NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: : 3-304.14-- SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12-- NOTED COOKS LINE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE PREP TABLE. SPATULA IS STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE. 4-501.11-- MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN.----CHAIR IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR OF REAR KITCHEN OVEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-- WALL BEHIND THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITH RAW, ROTTING WOOD, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ROTTED WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.RAW WOOD 2X4 AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114-- UNUSED BOXED COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST INFESTATION OR MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : 6-304.11- VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR GAS STOVE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #60 AND #25 FROM 8-26-22 REPORT #2562856 NOT CORRECTED. #60--#37- FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE, ETC. MUST PROVIDE.#55-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN. #57-FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. THE MANAGER ON SITE OBTAINED A RECEIPT FOR THE EMPLOYEE'S ENROLLMENT IN A FOOD HANDLER CLASS. BULK CONTAINERS WERE LABELED, AND FLOORS WERE CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION. #25- OBSERVED POSTED MENU FOR EGG DISHES SUCH AS EGGS MEXICANA, EGGS WITH HAM, AND EGGS WITH CHORIZO, ALL THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED/AVAILABLE THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS RISK OF ILLNESS. A CORRECT MENU AND CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS WAS CREATED DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE EGG DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562856
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOK ON THE GRILL LINE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED TACOS/TORTILLAS, READY-TO-EAT BREAD FOR TORTAS, AND SHREDDED LETTUCE FOR TOPPINGS WITH BARE HANDS. NO GLOVES WERE WORN. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT. THE MANAGER OBTAINED AND PROVIDED GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED POSTED MENU FOR EGG DISHES SUCH AS EGGS MEXICANA, EGGS WITH HAM, AND EGGS WITH CHORIZO, ALL THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED/AVAILABLE THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS RISK OF ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED COOKS LINE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE PREP TABLE. SPATULA IS STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN REAR KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF REAR KITCHEN OVEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN.----CHAIR IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNUSED BOXED COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST INFESTATION OR MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BEHIND THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITH RAW, ROTTING WOOD, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ROTTED WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.RAW WOOD 2X4 AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR GAS STOVE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-23-21 REPORT #2531839 NOT CORRECTED.#37- FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE, ETC. MUST PROVIDE.#55-: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN. #57-FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531839
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE,ETC.MUST PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2360169
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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 MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR AND ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359729
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY (MISSING PROCEDURE). MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMPLETE KIT INCLUDING THE CLEANING PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: PREMISES SERVES EGGS,OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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 MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR AND ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261255 DATED 1/28/2019 NOT CORRECTED. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261255
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER PREPARING TACOS (RTE FOOD) FOR CUSTOMER WITH BARE HAND PICKED-UP DICED TOMATOES, DICED ONIONS, AND OTHER CONDIMENTS AND PUT ON TOP THE MEAT FOR TACO AND GAVE TO THE CUSTOMER. MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS SUCH: TISSUE, SPATULA, TONGS, SINGLE USE-GLOVES,ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: PREMISES SERVES EGGS,OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES(KETCHUP,MUSTARD ETC) WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE CHEST COOLER ON PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH EXCESS URINE(FOUL ODOR),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE (HALLWAY BY THE BASEMENT DOOR), AND BASEMENT AREA SWEEP AND ELEVATE ITEMS INCLUDED RAW WOOD ELEVATE 6" ABOVE THE THE FLOOR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,REPLACE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129855
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA HERNANDEZ · 6983 N CLARK ST
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: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TWO WHOLE COOKED BEEF TOUNGUES AT TEMP OF 123.3F;DICED BEEF TOUNGE AT TEMP OF 121.7F;DICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 123.3F,PRODUCTS MENTIONED WAS STORED AT STEAM TABLE.FOOD WAS COOKED THE ON 1-2-18 PER MANAGER STATEMENT.FOUND CUT IN HALF LARGE AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 68.6F STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 8,VALUE 20. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION OBSERVED CLEAN POTS STORED ON TOP THE PIPES INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SWEEP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND POP STORAGE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: URINAL AND WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,PRESENTLY OBSERVED:PREP TABLE, STANDING BUTCHER CUTTING BOARD,KNIVES ECT.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT MENTIONED LOCATION OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE KITCHEN/DISH ROOM. TWO BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE WITH WORKING STOPPERS.
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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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How results compare in ZIP 60626
177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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