Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for TEPALCATES on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642766
Location recorded for this inspection · TEPALCATES · 2326 W BELMONT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. STEAK AT 53.2F, SHRIMP AT 50.1F. TILAPIA AT 53.3F, CHORIZO 54.3F, RAW BEEF AT 54.1F, COOKED PORK AT 52.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 53.4F, DICED TOMATOES AT 52.7, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35LBS OF FOOD WORTH $222.00. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE TWO FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL AND REPAIRED. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE 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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637347
Location recorded for this inspection · TEPALCATES · 2326 W BELMONT AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN SITTING AREA. MUST CELAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILETRS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624356
Location recorded for this inspection · TEPALCATES · 2326 W BELMONT AVE
Recorded violations
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE STORED IN CONTAINER IN SUCH A WAY THAT DOES NOT FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COOKED TCS FOODS IN SUCH A WAY THAT FACILITATES MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER SUCH AS BY DIVIDING INTO SMALLER CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCETS AT BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ON-SITE IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BENEATH SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605565
Location recorded for this inspection · TEPALCATES · 2326 W BELMONT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES IN KITCHEN FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/11/2023, REPORT #2579951. #58-- FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579951
Location recorded for this inspection · TEPALCATES · 2326 W BELMONT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING PANEL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT/PEELING WRAP AROUND WATER LINE ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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How results compare in ZIP 60618
496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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