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Los Tacos & Desserts Llc

June 6, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD AND DRINK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS IN COOLER.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE BASEMENT MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLOSET AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS, ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED CORN HUSKS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 45
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. • OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND CELINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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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.