Jerk Taco Man

July 7, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 72.7F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER:COOKED CABBAGE 50.2F-51.6F, OXTAILS 52.3F, RIB TIPS 53.2F-56F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 54.5F, PEELED EGGS 51.2F, STEAK 55.2F, BEEF BRISKET 49.8F, BRISKET EGG ROLL MIXTURE 55.2F, CHICKEN 49.5F, SOUR CREAM 51.6F, CREAM CHEESE 52.7F, CHEESE 50.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 500 LBS AND $6000 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AREA AND LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN CAUSING WATER INSIDE TO SLOWLY DRAIN. THE SINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR SINK. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 12, 2020: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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