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BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA ARANDAS

1738 W 47TH ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA ARANDAS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228149

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA ARANDAS · 1738 W 47TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1076288

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA ARANDAS · 1738 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. GASKET OF REACH-IN COOLER LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD AT FRONT PREP ARA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529381

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA ARANDAS · 1738 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.TWO MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR UPPER PANEL/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BROKEN FLOOR TILES/MISSING AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AREA PREP.MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585227

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA ARANDAS · 1738 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST STILL PROVIDE LID FOR SOAP DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581056

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA ARANDAS · 1738 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND LARGE PAN GOAT MEAT-15 LBS, IN WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F ,DATED 5/22/2011, HOWEVER OTHER FOODS AT 40F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. OWNER DISPOSED OF FOOD. CDI

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR DOOR AT BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM,1/4 INCH AREA. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2ND PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED-VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE FROM HOT WATER/COLD.ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR SOAP DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233564

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA ARANDAS · 1738 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTER LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA. AFTER BEING ABLE TO INSPECT BASEMENT, FOUND AN ICE MACHINE IN USE STORED IN IT, MUST EMPTY OUT ALL ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
158405

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA ARANDAS · 1738 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER PREPARING FOOD WITH GAUZE AND AN UNCLEAN RUBBER FENGER GLOVE ON HAND COVERING AN OPEN CUT- MUST REFRAIN FROM HANDLING ANY KIND OF FOOD UNTIL WOUND IS COMPLETELY HEALED- CITATIONISSUED- CRITICAL

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. SOME GREASE NOTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF GREASE DUMPSTER. ALSO NOTED TRASH & DEBRIS ON STAIRS AND LANDING TO BASEMENT AND ON GROUND IN BACKYARD & AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER - MUST KEEP ENTIRE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GROUNDS CLEAN- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WHICH IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP TO DEEP FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTER LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, REPAIR ALL HOLES AND AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT IN WALLS AND RE-PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVINGS AND MAKE SURE ALL WALL BASES FIT TIGHT ALONG THE WALLS. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS

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245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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