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REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA

3901 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports No Entry for REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA on .

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Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632638

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627065

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626346

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND ON THE WALL AND PIPING ON THE SIDE OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608773

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVE GERASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF GRILL AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS AROUND IT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587099

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586645

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP/WAREWASHING AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERICK NEXT TO EACH SPECIFIC FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, STEAK, CEVICHE, OYSTERS, ETC ) ; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION,

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568709

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567197

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, HANDWASH CLEANSER, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME SLIGHT GRIME UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566832

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, HANDWASH CLEANSER, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR UPSTAIRS PREP AREA IN ALL CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME SLIGHT GRIME UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522576

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, HANDWASH CLEANSER, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WRAPPING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, TATTERED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MISSING DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453271

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THEMRMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF UNITS ON PREMISE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FREEZER DOOR DETACHED AND RUSTED ON UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290740 ON MAY 31, 2019.. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS. #55)OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT COOKING MADE OF CONCRETE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401997

Location recorded for this inspection · REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA · 3901 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT ANY OF THE 3 HANDSINKS IN PLACE LOCATED THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT 3 HANDSINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIEMS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.MANAGER PROVIDE PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030 (C). PLEASE SEE VIOLATION ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED IN PREP AREAS WITH FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD..IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE IS PREPARED,NOTED LARGE SANITIZING BUCKET STORED INSIDE SINK BOWL WITH SOILED WASH CLOTHS THROUGHOUT, AND HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF HANDSINK WITH STACKED UP DISHWARE AND SHEET PANS ON TOP OF SINK BOWL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND USE HANDWASHING SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. MUST REMAIN UNBLOCKED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... BBQ BEEF , SALSA, MENUDO, GARLIC, RED AND GREEN SALSA, 2 DOZEN EGGS,CORN MEAL DRINK,MACARONI SALAD, BEANS, ETC ALL RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F-68.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. TOTAL LBS WERE APPROXIMATELY 50LBS WITH COST OF $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU (EGGS, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER INCLUDING ASTERSIKING IN MENU ON SPECIFIC ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UNIT @ 51.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF UNIT AND REAPIR TO 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT AT THIS TIME.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THEMRMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF UNITS ON PREMISE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FREEZER DOOR DETACHED AND RUSTED ON UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290740 ON MAY 31, 2019.. VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS. #47) OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA-------OBSERVED WOODEN PALETS BEING USED BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. #55)OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT COOKING MADE OF CONCRETE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #58)OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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