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CESAR'S TACOS

3162-3166 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60657

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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576501

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 N CLARK ST

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

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Inspection ID
2554649

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 N CLARK ST

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Inspection ID
2386672

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 N CLARK ST

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Inspection ID
2386301

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 N CLARK ST

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352212

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/COOKS WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS: WIPING CUTTING BOARD,MOVING BOXES,IN AND OUT THE KITCHEN,THAN RETURNING TO WORK STATION AND HANDLE FOOD WITH GLOVED HANDS. WHEN GLOVES WERE CHANGED NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. MANAGER ON DUTY CORRECTED ISSUES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BARS,AND DISHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FOLLOWING AREAS: COOK LINE, AT SOUTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (IN THE KITCHEN), AND AT REAR DISHROOM/LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST INSTALL SAID SINKS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: WE OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 46.6F TO 48F; FOUND SHREDDER CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.5F STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TRAYLINE; FOUND COOKED BEANS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 45.4F; COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PONDS 8,VALUE 20 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED MEAT (CARNE ASADA) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DOOR (SOUTH DINING ROOM) IS NOT RODENT PROOF, 1/4 INCH OPENING TO OUTSIDE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE RODENT PROOF.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DEEP, OPEN SEAMS ON RED CUTTING BOARD (STORED). CUTTING SURFACES MUST BE MAINTAINED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCET AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUNS CONTINUOUSLY AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR FAUCET. PIPE UNDER SAME SINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S/UNISEX WASHROOMS WITHOUT COVERS/LIDS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR. DAMAGED CEILING TILES, PEELING PAINT AND UNEVEN SURFACES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ROUGH, UNEVEN AND PITTED BRICK WALL BEHIND NORTH SIDE BAR. SOME PITTED BRICK BEHIND SOUTH BAR. FLAKING FINISH AND ROUGH SURFACES IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. WALLS MUST BE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. UNFINISHED WOOD SLATS ATTACHED TO WALL ACROSS FROM REAR DISHWASHING AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FINISH TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-7-18, REPORT#2232909 #57-FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. #58- ONE OF TWO FOOD SANITATION ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. EACH CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, 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
2232909

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 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: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE(SAUCES/SOUPS/COOKED RICE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(RAW WOOD)MUST PAINT/SEAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS ON RACK DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS. MUST RELOCATE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING . MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995952

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 N CLARK ST

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 REPAIR OR RESURFACE THE RUSTY METAL SHELF ABOVE THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM SIDES OF FRYER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR BAR MARGARITA MACHINE. THE FLOOR IS GAPPING WHERE IT MEETS THE WALL BENEATH THE SPRAY SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE GAP WITH PROPER COVING MATERIAL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR THE ENTRYWAY IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM WALL UNDER THE SPRAY SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FAN IN THE REAR SINGLE STALL CUSTOMER BATHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS AND PURSES BEING STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE CANNED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1752250

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN DISHWASIHG AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950316

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-13-15 INSPECTION #1560147. VIOLATION # 38. FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT BASEMENT BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT BAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN DISHWASIHG AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567207

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 N CLARK ST

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: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SEALED SODA BOXES STORED UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MOVE OR SHIELD PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN SINK AND SILVERWARE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE METAL SHELF ABOVE THE DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPLETELY RUSTED OVER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR SO SHELF IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE NOZZLES OF THE BAR SODA GUNS AND AT THE GASKET ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER AT THE LARGE, NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY. OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR (IN BINS OR SEALED CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH AREA ABOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO THE NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, 1 AT THE BASEMENT BAR AS WELL AS 1 AT THE SMALL BAR/DISH AREA IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT: AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCETS IN THE DISH ROOM, AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER AND DRAIN PIPE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WESTERN-MOST WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A TOILET OUT OF ORDER IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM MEN'S RESTROOM (MULTIPLE OTHER TOILETS READILY AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ELEVATED OR INVERT TO HELP FACILITATE DRYING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER IN A SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1560147

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 N CLARK ST

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 3.5 POUNDS OF PORK AT 48.4F AND 0.5 POUND OF CHICKEN AT 47.0F IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO FOUND 10 POUNDS OF RICE AT 46.9F IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR (NEAR THE WASHROOM AND BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SEALED SODA BOXES STORED UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MOVE OR SHIELD PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN SINK AND SILVERWARE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE METAL SHELF ABOVE THE DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPLETELY RUSTED OVER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR SO SHELF IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE NOZZLES OF THE BAR SODA GUNS AND AT THE GASKET ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER AT THE LARGE, NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY. OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR (IN BINS OR SEALED CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH AREA ABOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO THE NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, 1 AT THE BASEMENT BAR AS WELL AS 1 AT THE SMALL BAR/DISH AREA IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT: AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCETS IN THE DISH ROOM, AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER AND DRAIN PIPE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WESTERN-MOST WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A TOILET OUT OF ORDER IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM MEN'S RESTROOM (MULTIPLE OTHER TOILETS READILY AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ELEVATED OR INVERT TO HELP FACILITATE DRYING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER IN A SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441220

Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S TACOS · 3162-3166 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR SOUTH SIDE BAR IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 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 2141713.

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