Simon Tacos

April 10, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • 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: NO PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT ON THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE RECENT REPROT ON THE BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF TACOS, POEK TACOS, CHICKEN TACOS,BEANS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. ONE CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE.
    code 21
  • * Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers
    Inspector note: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE, FROM REPORT #1976564, DATED 12/06/16. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY/POST THE SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE CUSTOMER VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. GAVE A NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST.
    code 28
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE SHELVE BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE COOK LINE. REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH FOODS, WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVE FOR THE CLEAN DISHES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    code 32
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE HOLE/GAP AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 36
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 6, 2016: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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