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Mr.Taco

July 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/ INSECTS PROOFED.INSTRUCTED TO DO IT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. IF A COLD BUFFET STATION IS INSTALLED MUST HAVE A DRAIN DISCHARGE WATER LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN,ALSO ADDITONAL SNEEZE GUARD IS NEEDED TO UNIT,OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NEED TO CLEAN PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER(FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST)
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN DINING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL ABOVE THE COOLER MUST BE IN DINING ARE MUST BE PAINTED,NO HOLES, REPAIR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREZERS, INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
code 40

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Compared with Fail on July 8, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

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