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TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT

5728 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT 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
2454048

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305164

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER 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(O) FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A2 & B) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, COLD HOLDING. 2 CONTAINERS OF COOOKED PORK STEW AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER (68.8F AND 52.2F). ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 - CLEANING FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, BEHIND HANDWASH SINK AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS/SPLASHES. INSTD TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285255

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER 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) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283038

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: COOKED BEANS 48.0F, CHILE RELLENOS 50.2F, SOUP 47.5F, COOKED SHREDDED BEEF AT 50.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50 LBS $400 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SHREDDED BEEF, CHORIZO, SOUP, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 3-603.11: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.5F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH SCRATCHING AND SCORING TO BE REPLACED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18: UNCLEAN HANDSINK IN NON USED TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE ALL SAID PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: RAW WORN UNFINISHED CONRETE FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOT, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/4/19 REPORT 2282579. RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED; 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF PREP AREA; 5 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR INBETWEEN UPRIGHT COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER; 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION NEXT TO PREP AREA; 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, IN CORNERS, AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
24
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282579

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CRACK RAW EGGS, AND THEN IMMEDIATELY PROCEED TO HANDLE AND PLATE READY TO EAT STEAK FOR CUSTOMERS ORDER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTD MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN SWITCHING BETWEEN WORKING WITH RAW FOOD AND WORKING WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING SINGLE USE GLOVES TO CRACK AND HANDLE RAW EGGS, AND THEN USE SAME GLOVES TO HANDLE READY YO EAT FOOD (PLATING CUSTOMERS COOKED STEAK). SINGLE USE GLOVES SHALL BE USED FOR ONLY ONE TASK, AND DISCARDED WHEN INTERRUPTIONS OCCUR IN THE OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE UNPACKAGED, EXPOSED, WASHED AND READY TO EAT CILANTRO IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHED, UNPACKAGED READY TO EAT CILANTRO STORED IN UNCLEAN BLACK MILK TYPE CONTAINER FROM SUPPLIER. INSTD TO STORE IN CLEAN, SANITIZED PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION ISSUED ABOVE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: TRAYS OF COOKED SHREDDED BEEF 46.0F, PACKAGES OF RAW GROUND BEEF 45.9F, SOUP AT 46.2F, CHORIZO AT 45.2F, CHEESE AT 46.0F. ALL PRODUCT PROPERLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50LBS $300 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SHREDDED BEEF, CHORIZO, SOUP, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST COTNROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR. ISNSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPRLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, AND WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B,C,D,E) OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/GREEN ONIONS BEING STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH SCRATCHING AND SCORING TO BE REPLACED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: UNCLEAN TOILET AND HANDSINK IN NON USED TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE ALL SAID PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WORN UNFINISHED CONRETE FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOT, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282354

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER 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) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORUTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPRLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, AND WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B,C,D,E) OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/GREEN ONIONS BEING STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESARY ARTICLES LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279805

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORUTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPRLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, AND WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/GREEN ONIONS BEING STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESARY ARTICLES LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181967

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER 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 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO THE LARGE BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, IN SIDE STORAGE, AND THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN FRONT OF THE LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST. LADIES RESTROOM, AND CLEAN THE WALL IN COOKING AREA.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069521

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER 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: : COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. WALL SURROUNDING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069394

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS THROUGH OUT (FRONT ENTRANCE, 2 SIDE EXIT DOORS AND REAR EXIT) NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. WALL SURROUNDING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069221

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS THROUGH OUT (FRONT ENTRANCE, 2 SIDE EXIT DOORS AND REAR EXIT) NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: BOTH OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. WALL SURROUNDING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982782

Location recorded for this inspection · TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT · 5728 S ARCHER 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: DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN ELECTRICAL WIRING AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE IN KNIFE RACK PROPERLY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. EXCESSIVE FOAM ON WALL AND SURROUNDING SURFACE UNDERNEATH EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR. MINOR LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SAME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

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215 of 246 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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