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Mr. Taco Mex, Inc.

November 4, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
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 FACILITY WITH THE NEED FOR TWO HAND WASHING SINKS. ONE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE HOT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND ONE IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS ALONG WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING ONLY SIGNAGE.
code 10Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH MARKINGS FOR REMINDER FOR EACH ITEM.
code 25
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED LINING OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE GASKET SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD, CLEAN GASKET SEAL OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED THE GASKET SEAL OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE CLOSET IN THE HALL JUST LEFT OF THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE MOP SINK IS BEHIND THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE RODENT AND INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORING.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE WORKER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
code 58

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