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TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA

3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA 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
2571278

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545743

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN UNISEX BATHROOMS IN REAR DINING AREA BY EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LABELS ON NUMEROUS BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOMS AND IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH CAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL TILE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/25/2021, REPORT #2521993. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521993

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED 3 CONTAINERS OF SEASONING UNDER GRILL IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID HARBORING OF BACTERIA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON SHELVES IN BOTH STAND UP FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HELD WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521328

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED 3 CONTAINERS OF SEASONING UNDER GRILL IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DEAD BUGS IN CORNER NEAR ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR UPDATED SERVICE REPORTS AND LOGBOOK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID HARBORING OF BACTERIA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON SHELVES IN BOTH STAND UP FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HELD WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366758

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: UNISEX AND LADIE'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366208

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O)-FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: UNISEX AND LADIE'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2286075 DATED 5/1/19. #49, 4-601.11(C)-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS FROM EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN. : #57, 2-102.13- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. #58,2-102.13- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 70-42-090

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2286075

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SIGNAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,BEANS,RICE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR LARGE DRY BULK WHITE CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS FROM EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS,DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285697

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SIGNAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER IN KITCHEN AREA,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED 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.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,BEANS,RICE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR LARGE DRY BULK WHITE CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS FROM EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS,DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104659

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104298

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1981911 DATED 1/23/17. #30- ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE. #32-FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED ON A GROCERY BAG INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. FOUND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER OF THE SPICES SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN. #33- CLEAN INSIDE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. #35-DAMAGED CONCRETE CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #43-ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER , NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH USED TO WIPE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,ETC MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. #45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE OPEN THREE TIER SALSA CONTAINER WITH ENCLOSED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT WITH DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981911

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE SINK DURING INSPECTION 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL AND NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED ON A GROCERY BAG INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. FOUND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER OF THE SPICES SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER (ONE OUT OF TWO FREEZER) IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED CONCRETE CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL, WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER , NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH USED TO WIPE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,ETC MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770503

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF FREEZERS IN REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST MAINTAIN.

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  • LA OAXAQUENA RESTAURANT TAQUERIA3380-3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60641Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • MICHAELS RESTAURANT3384 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60641Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • ALDI FOODS-STORE #273363 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60641Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • FAMILY DOLLAR3363 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60641Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • DOLLAR TREE3363 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60641Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected

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