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Broken English Taco Pub

November 15, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: Found/observed rear entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door has gaps on bottom of door ranging from 1/4 inch , to 1/2 inch, citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/table in bsmt storage area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, reach in coolers in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). reach in cooler shelving/racks in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area, bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaniong(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage room that had peeling paint/exposed concrete shall be repaired/sealed.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Walls, ceilings in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in bsmt storage areas, shall be replaced/repaired.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 7, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.