Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO on .
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Inspection ID
2608125
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
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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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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484700
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
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Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285499
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
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) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS (SALSAS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZERS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE RETAIL AREA AND BEHIND THE COUNTER WITH DIPS AND OPENINGS. SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283000
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS (SALSAS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIED BEANS BEING COOLED IN LARGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE FOOD INTO SMALLER, SHALLOW PANS TO FACILITATE THE COOLING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED IN THE MEAT PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION TO THAW. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL FROZEN FOODS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THE LAST 2 PEST CONTROL INSPECTIONS INSIDE OF THE LOG BOOK WERE DATED 3/20/18 AND 8/16/18. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FACILITY MUST BE INSPECTED AT A MINIMUM OF TWICE A YEAR BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE RETAIL DISPLAY AREA ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND THE WASHER AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE TAQUERIA AND REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR SALSA INSIDE OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES PLACED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZERS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIDS MISSING FROM THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID FOR THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE RETAIL AREA AND BEHIND THE COUNTER WITH DIPS AND OPENINGS. REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE SAME AREA. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064498
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
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: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK AND SAW MACHINE IN MEAT PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,STEAM TABLE,ALL USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDER DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND SALES FLOOR,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN CARNITA PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN TAQUERIA AND MEAT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,HOOD AND FILTERS
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2060111
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS .5LBS. CUT LETTUCE 50.0F,2LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 45.3F,8LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 48.5F,12LBS. GROUND BEEF 52.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 22.5LBS.$46.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ROLLING CART LEDGE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR BEHIND WASH MACHINE ON SALES FLOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,IN REAR AREA BEHIND BIKES,NEAR HOT WATER TANK, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN MILK WALK IN COOLER,ON DISPLAY SHELVES NEAR (RICE,SUGAR,COOKIES,LARD,TORTILLA),PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR,REAR CARNITA PREP AREA,WATER METER CLOSET.ALSO APPX. 5- LIVES LARGE AND SMALL FLIES IN DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AND REAR STORAGE AREA AND 6- LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.ALSO APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/12/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK AND SAW MACHINE IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3- COMP SINK AND IN MEAT DEPT.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM GRILL TABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,STEAM TABLE,ALL USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDER DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN TAQUERIA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND SALES FLOOR,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN CARNITA PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN TAQUERIA AND MEAT PREP AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,HOOD AND FILTERS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MILK WALK IN COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN METER CLOSET AND REAR AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1971117
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
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: OBSERVED THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND BACK ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE BAND SAW NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770328
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
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 MANY ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED FOR SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING FOR DALSA, PEPPERS,CANDY,ETC.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK MASA IN GROCERY BAGS, NOT PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGGIE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR, GRILL AREA AND GRILL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES THRU-OUT WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS, FILTERS, AND WALL BEHIND COOKING AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763884
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FIRST HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN, NOT MAINTAINED AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED MANY ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED FOR SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PRPOER LABELING FOR SALSA, PEPPERS,CANDY ETC.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK MASA IN GROCERY BAGS, NOT PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGGIE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIE/ZIPLOC.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR, GRILL AREA, AND GRILL DRIP TRAYS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES THRU-OUT WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS, FILTERS,AND WALL BEHIND COOKING AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO REPLACE THE LIGHT THAT'S OUT IN THE REAR PRODUCE COOLER, REATTACH THE LIGHT SHIELD (SAME COOLER).
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL PROPANE TANK IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465082
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOGGED UP MAKING IT NOT USEABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.EXPOSED HAND SINK UNCLOGGED DURING INSPECTION BY OWNER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST DEGREASE/CLEAN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329737
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
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: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezers, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezers.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), display cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in walk in cooler, rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, dining area, bathrooms, and sales floor areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Walls that hap peeling paint gaps in rear kitchen areas, rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, storage areas, shall be provided, missing light shields in display cooler, shall be provided.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaus vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced/repaired.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326282
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326209
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL TAXQUENITO · 6309 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR COOKING PREP AREA, AND REMOVE MOP SINK TO ANOTHER LOCATION
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREAS, AND SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING AT PRODUCE AREA
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT AREA OF STORE
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS REAR AREA, PROVIDE SHIELDED BULBS FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND PROVIDE LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, LIGHT TOO DIM
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE FROM COOKING PREP AREA
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60639
335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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