Food Safety Report: Taqueria Thaly's, 3156 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

3156 North Austin Avenue, Chicago, 60634 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 11, 2021
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held for more than 24 hours (salsas,rice,pork etc) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to describe and disclose all foods which can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed packaged flan stored in the cooler without a label. Management instructed to label all prepackaged foods with name and address of premises, net contents, and ingredients. Management instructed to label all prepackaged foods properly.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed a torn door gasket inside of the front prep 2 door cooler. Instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed handwashing sink slow draining at front prep area. Instructed to repair plumbing issue and to maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: a toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and organize basement dry storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and remaining articles must be properly stored,elevated at least 6'inches off the floor.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain filters at exhaust hood to remove grease-build up.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from inspection report#2294066 dated:06/24/2019 47-observed shelving in walk-in coolers rusting in the basement. Instructed management to resurface shelving to be smooth and easily cleanable. Core violation 09/17/2019 instructed to correct noted violation and maintain by 1/18/21. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090, no citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov