Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA on .
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Latest inspection
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.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1752054
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 minors not corrected from 08/07/2015 Inspection # 1561952: #38 GAS GRILL ON COOKS LINE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION COMPLETELY. MUST REMOVE, PROVIDE LARGER OVERHEAD VENTILATION OR RE-ARRANGE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO ALL ARE UNDER THE VENTILATION. serious violation 7-42-090
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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751353
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 minors not corrected from 08/07/2015 Inspection #: 1561952 #32 MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN. #35 MISSING WALL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN REAR FOOD PREP ROOM AROUND LIGHT SWITCH/ELECTRICAL SOCKET. MUST REPLACE. #38 GAS GRILL ON COOKS LINE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION COMPLETELY. MUST REMOVE, PROVIDE LARGER OVERHEAD VENTILATION OR RE-ARRANGE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO ALL ARE UNDER THE VENTILATION. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVER INSIDE 2 DOOR FRIDGE. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561952
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED/CRACKED/LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN THE LADIES WASHROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MISSING WALL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN REAR FOOD PREP ROOM AROUND LIGHT SWITCH/ELECTRICAL SOCKET. MUST REPLACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP STATION NEXT TO THE WATER TANK.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GAS GRILL ON COOKS LINE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION COMPLETELY. MUST REMOVE, PROVIDE LARGER OVERHEAD VENTILATION OR RE-ARRANGE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO ALL ARE UNDER THE VENTILATION. EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST RE-PAINT/REPLACE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561760
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 VIOLATION FROM 12-8-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WOODEN FRAME/BASE (ROTTING AND PEELING) AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN, PEELING CAULKING ALONG SPLASH BACK BOARD AT THE KITCHEN PREP STATION NEXT TO THE WATER TANK. BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT, KITCHEN OR COOLERS. RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVENS. MUST PAINT, SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED/CRACKED/LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDER COOKS LINE PREP STATION NEXT TO WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SIDE DINING ROOM AND REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN PREP STATION NEXT TO WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN. MISSING WALL TILES AT THE COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. MISSING WALL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN REAR FOOD PREP ROOM AROUND LIGHT SWITCH/ELECTRICAL SOCKET. MUST REPLACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP STATION NEXT TO THE WATER TANK.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GAS GRILL ON COOKS LINE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION COMPLETELY. MUST REMOVE, PROVIDE LARGER OVERHEAD VENTILATION OR RE-ARRANGE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO ALL ARE UNDER THE VENTILATION. EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST RE-PAINT/REPLACE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512739
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
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, TACOS, BURRITOS SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WOODEN FRAME/BASE (ROTTING AND PEELING) AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR SIDE SERVICE STATION.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND REORGANIZING OF STOCKS IN REAR SODA AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460078
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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER AROUND SHELVES ABOVE PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COKING AREA AND RUBBER GASKET AROUND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY COLD FAUCET HANDLE (CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1166298
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: DRAIN RACK OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AROUND BASEBOARDS/COVE HAVE BUILD OF GRIME/GREASE MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WOMEN TOILET DOOR NEED SELF CLOSING DEVICE .
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION COVERS IN DING AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA · 3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585881
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
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #585762,07-12-11,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; VIOLATION # 29 UNCLEAN CEILING AT THE PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED,DAMAGED BASEWALLS IN THE HALLWAY TO THE TOILET MUST BE REPLACED; AT THIS TIME,DAMAGED BASEWALLS AND CEILING IS BEING REPAIRED;MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN #32 DOOR SWEEP HAS BEEN ADJUSTED AT THE FRONT DOOR AND SCREEN IN THE SMALL WINDOW HAS BEEN INSTALLED
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. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE SUPPLIES/UTENSILS, WALLS AND FRONT COUNTER/BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE,MUST SEAL OPENING ON BROKEN TILES,HOLES UNDER SINK AROUND PIPES,DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN/EQUIPMENT, COVER GARBAGE CONTAINERS;GIVEN 5 DAYS 07-26-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION. ADVISED TO CHECK ALL PLANTS IN DINING AREAS FOR SIGNS OF INSECTS. KEEP ALL SURFACES CLEAN AND DRY. WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENT COVERS OF 2 DOOR COOLER DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS AT 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 C SINK,UNDER GRILL MUST BE REPLACED; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT
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. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET
ConsultationFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585779
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Cooler remains tagged 'held for inspection'.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Correct and maintain by 7/19/11.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Remains to be corrected.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Remains to be corrected.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585762
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47.6F CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,UNABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW;TAG COOLER MUST BE FIXED TO 40F OR BELOW;INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED
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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,GROUND COOKED BEANS 15 LBS,60.3F WITH LABEL MONDAY 07-11-11, TOMATO SAUCE 46.5,2 LBS,FISH SAUCE 46.4F,4 LBS,COOKED MUSSELLS 1 LB 50.9F, MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #539256,04-05-11 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED;#32 MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT THE FRONT DOOR, MUST PROVIDE SCREEN IN THE SMALL WINDOW AT THE REAR AREA;#35 UNCLEAN CEILING AT THE PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED, DAMAGED BASEWALLS IN THE HALLWAY TO THE TOILET MUST BE REPLACED;#40 THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED; GIVEN 5 DAYS , 07-19-11 TO CORRECT THE 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. AIR VENT COVERS OF 2 DOOR COOLER DIRTY ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 C SINK,UNDER GRILL MUST BE REPLACED
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539256
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT THE FRONT DOOR; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET OF 2DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED; 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS RECAULKING; MUST PROVIDE SCREEN IN THE SMALL WINDOW AT THE REAR AREA
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. EXTERIOR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR VENTS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;
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. MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND UNCLEAN CEILING AT THE PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED BASEWALLS IN THE HALLWAY TO THE TOILET MUST BE REPLACED
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60641
201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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