Taqueria La Paz
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2017
70
Score
TAQUERIA LA PAZ, located at 5134 W Grand Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 1, 2017, resulting in a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with the proper storage of utensils, design and maintenance of food contact surfaces, and the cleanliness of equipment. Across thirteen prior scored inspections, TAQUERIA LA PAZ has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 1, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Nov 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 25, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 23, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Jul 9, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 26, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Feb 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 12, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 24, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Feb 1, 2017 Inspection
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVING UNIT OF GRILL TABLE AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CHAIR SEATS IN DINING AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 1- DOOR PREP COOLERS,1 & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,OVEN,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT ,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,STEAM TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA AND FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN AND WORN FLOOR MATS ,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALL BASE IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM,LOOSE CEILING VENT ABOVE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM GRATED CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA,WALLS AND MENU BOARD IN PREP AREA,FILTERS,CEILING TILES,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST REMOVE PAPER AND TAPE FROM WALL IN DINING AROUND COVERING UNFINISHED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT HAND SINK OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM AND PLASTIC BAGS WRAPPED AROUND PIPES THAT ARE LEAKING UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT SAME.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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