Holy Taco!

November 8, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE; A BOX OF NACHO CHIPS WERE STORED IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 11Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, OR CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON-SITE FOR 3-COMP SINK, TO DETERMINE IF SANITIZING CHEMICALS MET CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A COPY OF THE SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010
code 28
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP; FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN FONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK, FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND IN BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS. REPAIR DETACHED WALL TRIM ON DOOR FRAME LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR SHIELDS ON CURRENT LIGHTING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER; ON THE SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN REAR, AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD, WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
code 42
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 24, 2017: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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