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Rainbow Tacos

April 25, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE COOK PREPARING FOODS AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELFS INSIDE SAME COOLER TO REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE HANDWASHING SINK TO BE COMPLETELY IN POOR REPAIR;CLOGGED LOCATED NEXT TO THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE THE OTHER HAND SINK WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO WASH HANDS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND WALLS/CEILING WITH STAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2570667 DATED: 02/02/2023 #47 (4-501.11) -- OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS ON SITE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS. #51 (5-205.15)--OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/2/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 2, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings 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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