Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637072
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO BE USED. WHEN WATER IS RUN, WATER DISPOSES TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MAINTENANCE SERVICED HAND WASHING SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. SANITIZER RESTORED PRIOR TO CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LACTIC ACID SANITIZER BEING DISPENSED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN CONCENTRATIONS EXCEEDING 1875 PPM AS RECOMMENDED ON MANUFACTER'S LABEL FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER MEASURED AT APPROXIMATELY 2258 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SANITIZER IS DISPENSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTION. ALL TOXIC AND POISONOUS MATERIALS SHALL BE USED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTERER'S INSTRUCTIONS. MANAGER CONTACTED ECOLAB AND STATED SANITIZER WILL BE DILUTED BEFORE USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609459
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY 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: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM IN FRONT PREP/CASHIER AREA AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583527
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY 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: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, COOLER GASKETS, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1533071
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY 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: DEEP FRYER CABINET AND FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAINLINE UDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515529
Location recorded for this inspection · FRONTERA TORTAS BY RICK BAYLESS (T3 K4) · 11601 W TOUHY 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: FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60666
172 of 224 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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