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2820 W 55TH ST · Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA EL BAJIO on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL BAJIO · 2820 W 55TH ST
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 publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL BAJIO · 2820 W 55TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AVAILABLE AT REINSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INFORMED ME THAT THEY WILL NOT BE OPEN AND OPERATING UNTIL COOK TAKES CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CLASS OR REPLACEMENT IS FOUND. NO PREPPING, COOKING OR SERVING TAKING PLACE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING VENTS ABOVE FRONT AND REAR STOVES HAVE HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING VENTS IN A SANITIARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN NEXT TO GRILL IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR UNCLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR OR REAR REFRIGERATORS. INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND CHECK OFTEN TO MAKE SURE REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF KITCHEN INCLUDING 2 REFRIGERATORS, 1 LARGE FOOD CART, A MEAT GRINDER. ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO DETER ANY INSECT OR RODENT HARBOR AGE
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL BAJIO · 2820 W 55TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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 AT TOP OF DOOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN LEADING TO OUTSIDE.THERE SHOULD BE NO LIGHT VISIBLE ON TOP, SIDES OR BOTTOM OF DOOR. REAR DOOR MUST BE RODENTPROOF AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICAKEN, BEEF AND PORK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING VENTS ABOVE FRONT AND REAR STOVES HAVE HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING VENTS IN A SANITIARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN NEXT TO GRILL IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR UNCLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR OR REAR REFRIGERATORS. INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND CHECK OFTEN TO MAKE SURE REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF KITCHEN INCLUDING 2 REFRIGERATORS, 1 LARGE FOOD CART, A MEAT GRINDER. ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO DETER ANY INSECT OR RODENT HARBOR AGE.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL BAJIO · 2820 W 55TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR BY EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPLACE SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.
Local context · Chicago
292 of 397 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 2294091.
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