Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FIESTA TAPATIA on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643206
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A PACKAGE OF FROZEN CHICKEN IN A POT THAWING. CHICKEN WAS JUST TAKEN OUT OF FREEZER STILL VERY FROZEN. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN A REACH IN COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: GLUE BOARDS THAT ARE DIRTY OR WITH WATER DAMAGE IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WHEN WORN IN NEED OF REPLACING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635906
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 HANDWASHING SIGN IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH HALF OF THE SIGN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) LARGE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH THE COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTIONS TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.15 LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635366
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SIGN IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH HALF OF SIGN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LARGE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT. DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA ON STORAGE SHELVES AND IN BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON PALLETS THAT HOLD CAN BEER AND POP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627785
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627486
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON A PUSH CART, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE POT STORAGE SHELVING AND 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BETWEEN THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-28-030(A).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605273
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REFRIDGERATION UNITS GASKETS AND INSIDE BASE FLOOR OF THE UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT SHELVING WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OR PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582564
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582151
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASE OF SHELVING AND HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA, ALONG LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT, ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT NEAR CHEST FREEZERS, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, AND ON PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565443
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS BEING RE-USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE, ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537565
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED COOK/FOOD HANDLER PREPARING A SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMERS WITH HIS BARE HAND(TOUCHING BREAD,LETTUCES AND OTHER CONDIMENT WITH HIS BARE HANDS). INSTURCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. ALSO NO MULTI-TASK WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HAND AND USING GLOVES AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER HAD COOK WASH HIS HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-10.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE KITCHEN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR MAT AT THE COOKING STATION IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO NOTED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(PEELING PAINT) ABOVE THE COOKING EQIPMENT AND THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER/COOK WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456225
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453905
Location recorded for this inspection · FIESTA TAPATIA · 2752 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, RAW OYSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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How results compare in ZIP 60608
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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