CARNICERIA Y TAQUERIA TIERRA

๐Ÿ“ 3312-3314 W NORTH AVE , Chicago, IL 60647  ยท Logan Square
95
Excellent
Latest Inspection Score
Inspected: 2025-09-24
โš ๏ธ Latest Violations (7)
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-204.120: **C** Equipment Compartments, Drainage OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING ROM / STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, WITH GREASE DRIPPING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET HANGING OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
๐Ÿ“‹ Inspection History (2)
Date Score Type Status
2025-09-24 95 Canvass Re-Inspection Risk 1 (High)
2025-09-19 60 Canvass Re-Inspection Risk 1 (High)

Data sourced from Chicago health department public records.
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