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Restaurant: Tecalitlan
Address: 1814 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Dec 17, 2012

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All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND 2 FOOD PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AMBIENT AIR 60F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED,THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND VARIOUS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN SAID COOLERS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F-66F,COOKED PORK 12#,COOKED STEAK 7#,CHEESE 5#,SOUR CREAM 6 GALLONS,GUACAMOLE 8#.SAID FOODS DISCARDED,DENATURED.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$500.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING,SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING ALONG DISHMACHINE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.
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 ALL CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLERS,REPLACE/REPAIR ALL RUSTY COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO REPLACED WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,GRILLS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVING,BAR GUNS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLERS,REPLACE/REPAIR ALL RUSTY COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO REPLACED WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,GRILLS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVING,BAR GUNS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING,SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING ALONG DISHMACHINE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.
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 ALL CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLERS,REPLACE/REPAIR ALL RUSTY COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO REPLACED WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,GRILLS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVING,BAR GUNS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING,SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING ALONG DISHMACHINE.
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.LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING.
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 ALL CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BY FRONT SERVICE AREA, WHERE SYRUP IS STORED NEEDS CLEANING
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM COOLER SURFACES, REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN SALSA COOLER, AND REPLACE GASKET IN THE SAME COOLER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR COOKING AREA, TOPS AND SIDE OF ALL EQUIPMENT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS, AND FRONT SALSA COOLER NEEDS CLEANING
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE ALL MOLDY LOOKING SEALANT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS
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. MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN
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 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE COOKS WITH THERMOMETERS TO TAKE TEMPERATURE OF FOODS
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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN COOLERS, AND REPLACE GASKET IN ALL COOLER WHERE NEEDED, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE TO 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND BOWLS WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS AFTER EACH SPILL OF FOOD DEBRI
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE ALL MOLDY LOOKING SEALANT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN
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 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE COOKS WITH THERMOMETERS TO TAKE TEMPERATURE OF FOODS
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS FOR DIRTY DISH TOWELS TO BE STORED DURING USE

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN COOLERS, AND REPLACE GASKET IN ALL COOLER WHERE NEEDED, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE TO 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND BOWLS WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS AFTER EACH SPILL OF FOOD DEBRI
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE ALL MOLDY LOOKING SEALANT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS FOR DIRTY DISH TOWELS TO BE STORED DURING USE
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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE COOKS WITH THERMOMETERS TO TAKE TEMPERATURE OF FOODS
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 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT REAR BENEATH THE STAIRS.
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 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #659774 12/21/11 NOT CORRECTED #32-REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN COOLERS,AND REPLACE GASKETS IN ALL COOLERS WHERE NEEDED,ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE,MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON 2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND BOWLS WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT CONTIMINATION.#33- MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT 1ST & 2ND FL.#35-MUST REMOVE ALL MOLDY LOOKING SEALANT 1ST & 2ND FL. AREAS BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.#36-MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS & MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST & 2ND FL.#39 MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS FOR DIRTY DISH TOWELS TO BE STORED DURING USE.#40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.#41-REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT REAR BENEATH THE STAIRS.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN JUICE AREA IS SEPERATING FROM WALL.
MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM PIPES OF PLUMBING & EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,CABINETS,UNDER SIDE OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS IN JUICE AREA,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT SINKS,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP,BAR & DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TRIM,WALL BASES,CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS & HOLES IN WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.REAR DOOR IS RUSTING OUT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FL.PREP AREA HAND SINK PIPE LEAKING,2ND FL. 2-COMP SINK LEAKY PIPE & FAUCET.
MUST PROVIDE A SEPERATE ICE BIN IN BAR AREA TO SERVE ICE FROM AND NOT THE SAME BIN AS BEER & SODA LINES ARE STORED IN FOR CONSUMPTION.

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN JUICE AREA IS SEPERATING FROM WALL.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM PIPES OF PLUMBING & EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,CABINETS,UNDER SIDE OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS IN JUICE AREA,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT SINKS,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP,BAR & DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT STAIR CASES.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TRIM,WALL BASES,CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS & HOLES IN WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.REAR DOOR IS RUSTING OUT.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FL.PREP AREA HAND SINK PIPE LEAKING,2ND FL. 2-COMP SINK LEAKY PIPE & FAUCET.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS AND UNDER GRILLS.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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