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Best Taco & Burrito Joint

March 1, 2011 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT NORTH SIDE OF MOP SINK,REPLACE GASKET AT FRESH TIME COOLER REMOVE DUCT TAPE SAME AREA ALSO RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN DISHROOM MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS,KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS/HOOD/FILTERS SAME AREA,DEEP FRYER,ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS IN DISHROOM,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: 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 A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING SAME AREA,SOUTH WALL ALONG 3 COMP SINK AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS,DISHROOM AREA.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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 WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMP SINK,VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: 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 A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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,ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO EXIT DOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 7, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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