Chinga Tu Taco Llc

May 26, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN TOILET ROOMS, BAR, AND FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT COMPLETE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
code 5Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WORKING COOLERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND 2 OF 4 COOLERS NOT WORKING ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION FOR OPERATIONAL NEEDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
code 33
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED CLAY CUPS AND BOWLS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD-SAFE SERVING VESSELS.
code 39
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. • OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SPRAYER SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY OPPOSITE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO MOP SINK IN THE FACILITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE FOLLOWING RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO PREP TABLE IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. • OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE CEILING OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

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