Food Safety Report: Fiesta Tamaleria el Barrio, 1820 W 18th St, Chicago, IL, USA.

1820 West 18th Street, Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 23, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 observed an appx. 1' gap at the door base of the basement door. Must make door tight fitting.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 12 observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-202. 16 noted some use of milk crates for elevation in the kitchen area, dishwashing area, and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provides appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6' away from the wall.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in the basement storage room. Must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 13 the missing wall at the baseboard line in the basement prep area must replace the wall and baseboard coving. Hole in the ceiling of the adult washroom. Must seal/repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 16 observed chipped paint on the ceiling in the basement prep area. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

Source: chicago.gov