Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO 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
2633717
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY 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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626348
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES NEAR WINDOW WITH WATER STAINING DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVING AREA AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605383
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OSERVED CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579597
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE OVEN AND STOVE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560200
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED AN EXCESS OF OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE SMALL OVENS, INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER LID, AND ON THE PASTRY MACHINE AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559866
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 14 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CHEST FREEZER AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER, ON THE DISH AREA FLOOR MAT, ON THE WALL NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, INSIDE THE DIRTY LINEN BAG, ON THE GARBAGE CAN, AND ON THE CLEAN DISH SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSEST, AS WELL AS DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AC UNIT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN A PREP TABLE AND DIRTY WALL. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE UNTENSILS IN CLEAN LOCATIONS, AND TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE, AND THAT THE HANDLE MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED AN EXCESS OF OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE SMALL OVENS, INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER LID, AND ON THE PASTRY MACHINE AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, SUCH AS BROKEN EQUIPEMNT, ETC. MUST REMOVE ALL ITMES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, CLEAN, AND REORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD INSIDE THE CREVICES OF THE DISH AREA FLOOR MAT, AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR MAT AND FLOORS, AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER THE REAR PREP AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE GLASS BULB LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/24/2021 REPORT #2485122 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION #37 (3-302.12) MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. VIOLATION #40 (2-402.11) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.16) OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485121
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485122
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVED AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305008
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY 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) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY 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 TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304556
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY 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 TO RESPOND TO 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 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 OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND OVENS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING (APPROXIMATELY 1" HIGH AND 3 FEET LONG) ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SIDE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. THE DUMPSTER IS RUSTED OUT ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SIDE AND IS ACCESSIBLE TO RODENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150770
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY 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: OBSERVED TERRY CLOTH TOWELS LINEING SHELF AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN CEILNG PANELS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS THAT ARE CRACKED AND BROKEN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND BENT-UP LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA/HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND BENT UP LIGHT SHIELD.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069577
Location recorded for this inspection · PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO · 5648 W DIVERSEY 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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT.
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 IN REAR PREP
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CONNECT THE DIPPING WELL AND MAINTAIN
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
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.
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