Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA EL MOLINO on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631500
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620361
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2599995
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE WITH MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FLAN LOCATED IN COOLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. MUST PROVIDE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA VENTS ABOVE THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577820
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:30AM TO 9:20AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF WERE PREPARED. AT 9:20 AM CERTIFIED MANAGER YANETH ORTEGA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
7
NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BRUSH, TOILET PAPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. 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
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT UNIT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC BAG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN UNDER GRILL IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL AND PIPE UNDER GRILL IN FRONT AREA TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554139
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553858
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS OR IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN UNDER GRILL IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR; MUST CORRECT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; MUST BE INSTALLED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE FEMALE WASHROOMS MUST HAVE COVERS ON THEM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL AND PIPE UNDER GRILL IN FRONT AREA TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED ONE OF THE FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER LOOSE; REATTACH FAN COVER TO FAN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522293
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT UNWANTED PESTS FROM ENTERING THE PREMISES.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL LINING ALONG BACKSPLASH OF FRONT GRILL AND PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR MALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457090
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH UPRIGHT COOLERS IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CHOCO FLAN STORED IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITHOUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BEARD HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BEARD HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456763
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS (RICE, BEANS, CARNITAS, SLICED TOMATOES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) TO A FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU AND MAINTAIN. HANDOUT PROVIDED TO PERSON IN CHARGE FOR EXAMPLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH UPRIGHT COOLERS IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CHOCO FLAN STORED IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITHOUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BEARD HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290288
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MISSING CLEAN UP SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO HAVE HANDWASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OR AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOR ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS, BEEF, CARNE ASADA). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-33-005
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE 30 GALLON GARBAGE TYPE CAN BEING USED TO STORE RAW PORK IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA. INST TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200252
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST 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 EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED RICE 45.5F AND 4LBS COOKED BEANS 52.9F IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.8LBS.$90.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT 2- COMPARTMENT HAND SINK NEXT TO CUTTING BOARD.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER IN DINING AREA,MISSING LOCK ON SAME.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN TOILETROOM HANGING BY TIED UP PLASTIC BAGS,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND PAPER ON PIPES,WALLS,WINDOWS AND PREP TABLES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF 1- EYE STOVES,GRILL TABLE,LIGHT SHIELDS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT IS ADJACENT TO REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,DINING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT HEAT LAMP ABOVE CHIPS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059230
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL MOLINO · 3945 W 31ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FRIED CORN TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED IN A CARD BOARD BOX THAT RAW MEAT WAS DELIVERED, THEN FOOD HANDLER WENT TO CHANGE THE BOX TO A MULTI USE CONTAINER AND USED HIS BARE HANDS TO SCOOP THEM OUT. CHIPS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. KNIVES MAY NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL. INSTRAUCT TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT SPRAYER NOZZLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60623
280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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