Chicago Department of Public Health reports Fail for TAQUERIA LA CIUDAD on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2362544
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA CIUDAD · 3233-3237 W Cermak RD
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A RUSTED CAP FOR THE FRESH WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INLET THAT IS RUST RESISTANT AND MAINTAIN.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ON VEHICLE RANGING FROM 84F-90F AFTER 1ST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS 1/4 FILLED. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER (110F) AT EACH COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2359598
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA CIUDAD · 3233-3237 W Cermak RD
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE PHYSICAL MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE PHYSICAL MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-303.11(A) OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER FOR UTENSILS ON MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS FOR EXTENSIVE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.12 OBSERVED NO FOOD RETAIL LICENSE NUMBER ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE THAT IS AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(A) OBSERVED NO COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS ON MFP FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON MFP TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A RUSTED CAP FOR THE FRESH WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INLET THAT IS RUST RESISTANT AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AND A SPLASH GUARD.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-403.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER TANK SIZE. WASTE WATER TANK MUST BE AT LEAST 50% LARGER THAN THE FRESH WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE WATER TANK THAT IS ADEQUATE IN SIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE SCREEN LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2356767
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA CIUDAD · 3233-3237 W Cermak RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2352611
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA CIUDAD · 3233-3237 W Cermak RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2345550
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA CIUDAD · 3233-3237 W Cermak RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2320439
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA CIUDAD · 3233-3237 W Cermak RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60623
280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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