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TAQUERIA DIVERSEY

5649 W DIVERSEY AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA DIVERSEY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637281

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SMOOTHE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625722

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595116

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON 2 DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAND AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594708

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ROOM AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT BEING LEAKING MASSIVELY ON FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON 2 DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAND AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574656

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GARBAGE BAG IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR STAINS ON LARGE CUTTING BOARD WHERE MEAT WAS BEING CUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560597

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THE MOP SINK BEFORE PREPARING FOOD AT THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINKS, AND MAY NOT USE A PREP SINK, MOP SINK, OR DISHWASHING SINK TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE MENS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND ADD STATEMENT TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MANAGEMENT ADDED STATEMENT TO MENUS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR CLOSEST TO THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE KEPT ON SITE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521769

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE STATION. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAINED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAND AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485126

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345442

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED IN THE COOLERS TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING HANDLES AND FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305152

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151069

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGTILES AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150761

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA DIVERSEY · 5649 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60639

335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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