Chinga Tu Taco Llc

August 16, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings4

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND FIRST-FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS LIKE CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(O) 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
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKING OPEN BEVERAGES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED BEVERAGES MAY ONLY BE CONSUMED USING LIDS AND STRAWS.
code 6Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED GROUND BEEF HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED PAINTED CLAY CUPS USED FOR COFFEE ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF BEING FOOD GRADE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF MINI REFRIGERATOR USED TO STORE SAUCES IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: UNABLE TO LOCATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 UNUSED COOLERS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, OLD SINKS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. • OBSERVED POOL OF STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 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: 2-102.13 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
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2577216 DATED 6/13/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 13, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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