Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620170
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N Kedzie AVE
Recorded violations
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED RICE, COOKED PORK) STORED COVERED IN FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING IN THE REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW-DRAINING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597059
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N Kedzie AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF BEEF SOUP AT 50.1F,LARGE CONTAINER OF SHRIMP SOUP AT 52.0F,LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS AT 52.1F STORED IN SAID COOLER FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRI SPILLS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583715
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N Kedzie AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583670
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N Kedzie AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS BEEF, 20 POUND EL PASTOR, 1/4 POUND SHRIMP, 1 POUND CHICKEN, 1/4 POUND COOKED VEGETABLES ( $400). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581602
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO · 4714 N Kedzie AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT TRAP DEVICES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GLUE-LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND RINGS OF DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE TO MAKE INTERIOR OF SINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES ON COOK'S LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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