Chicago · Official inspection records
939 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for DIA DE LOS TAMALES on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · DIA DE LOS TAMALES · 939 W 18TH ST
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 · DIA DE LOS TAMALES · 939 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR OFFICE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE PROVIDED.
Location recorded for this inspection · DIA DE LOS TAMALES · 939 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND SEAL OPENING ON SOUTH WALL MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES ON KITCHEN FLOORS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
Location recorded for this inspection · DIA DE LOS TAMALES · 939 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (EX. HANDLE UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE UNIT ON SITE. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK.
Location recorded for this inspection · DIA DE LOS TAMALES · 939 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL HOLES AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING INTO THE CEILING. (METER ROOM NEXT TO OFFICE, REAR KITCHEN ABOVE FUSE BOX).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET.
Local context · Chicago
508 of 624 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 2231723.
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