Taqueria Perejil, 3835 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taqueria Perejil
Address: 3835 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Oct 22, 2012

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  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Feb 16, 2010 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Jun 11, 2010 50
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jan 21, 2011 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Feb 6, 2012 100
No violation details available. Oct 22, 2012 -

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 16, 2010

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. MUST ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT,AND ON ICE MACHINE TOP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA THROUGHOUT,AND ALONG WALLS WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES AND COUNTERS IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT WITH SAME PROBLEM ABOVE NEEDS CLEANING. WALK IN COOLER FLOORS NEEDS CLEANING.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ON SHELVING UNITS THRU-OUT FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT[UPSIDE DOWN] OR COVER WITH LIDS AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR PREP TABLE TOPS IN BASEMENT TO BE DURABLE,SMOOTH & CLEANABLE[NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE].

Jun 11, 2010

NOTED FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPS, RICE 52 F, PORK 68 F, RICE 120 F, BEEANS 110 F, MNGT. DISPOSED OF SAME APPROX. 10 LBS. APPROX 25.00, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A (ESTABLISHMENT NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE, NO CITATION ISSUED)
SOME FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED AND DATED, INST ON FIFO PRINCIPLE.
EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS SOME CLEANING.

Jan 21, 2011

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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT BENEATH STAIRCASE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD IS BROKEN OVER 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE.
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.ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP IS NEEDED-MUST INSTALL.

Feb 6, 2012

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. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE AREA AT HAND SINKS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER

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