SUPER TAQUERIA VALLARTA

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPAL CODE (INSPECTION REPORT #250327, ISSUED 05-26-2010). VIOLATION #18 - FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.-----NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.----FOUND OVER 10 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR BEHIND GRILL (FRONT PREP). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION MOVED TO CRITICAL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND FOOD EQUIPMENT ON PREMISE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.-----MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND DISH WASHING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS IN REAR AREA.----MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR LEADING TO WASHROOM.-----INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN FOOD PREP AREA, WALL NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OPENING ON WALL AROUND PIPE INSIDE WASHROOM.------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WASHROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA.-----MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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 NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.-----NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.----FOUND OVER 10 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR BEHIND GRILL (FRONT PREP). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT NOT AVAILABLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)

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. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA).

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD EQUIPMENT ON PREMISE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.-----MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND DISH WASHING AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS IN REAR AREA.----MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR LEADING TO WASHROOM.-----INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN FOOD PREP AREA, WALLS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OPENING ON WALL AROUND PIPES INSIDE WASHROOM.------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUID-UP INSIDE WASHROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA.-----MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.