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Pepe's Taco

February 23, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
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 NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
code 10Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CARDBOARD BOXES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON MULTI-USE LIDS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ALONG WALLS IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED FRONT LID MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER, LIDS SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND AND TOP OF CONTAINER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE INSIDE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE BUSINESS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340 • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING VACCINATION STATUS FOR DINE-IN CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340 • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR RECORDS RELATING TE EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 8, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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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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