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TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE

10148 S EWING AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2360206

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268677

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES AND DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED TWO REACH IN FREEZER (WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE) LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REACH IN FREEZERS OR PLACE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, WALLS NOT SEALED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL) LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2233020

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200990

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150756

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1990202

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING AVE

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: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE ICE CREAM IS SERVED AND PREPARED AND MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989846

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSSEVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ,TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE ICE CREAM IS SERVED AND PREPARED AND MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763261

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING AVE

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: FLOORS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591780

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532926

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN STOVES,FILTER,AND DEEP FRYER,HASBOLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI8N EQUIPMENT

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS IN THE PREP AREA

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OF PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532678

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING 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: OBSEREVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,COLD WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON FROM THE VALVE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN STOVES,FILTER,AND DEEP FRYER,HASBOLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI8N EQUIPMENT

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS IN THE PREP AREA

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OF PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522757

Location recorded for this inspection · TAMALESY RESTAURANT COSTA GRANDE · 10148 S EWING AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2283314.

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