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Taco & Burrito House

January 3, 2012 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO READY TO EAT ICE WITH SEVERAL ICE CONTACT AREAS INSIDE MACHINE WITH SLIME AND EXCESSIVE RUST. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED, RUST REMOVED AND FAX REQUEST TO C.D.P.H @ 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
code 4Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OPEN SPICES ON COOKS LINE WITH IMPROPER SCOOPS. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES AND COVERS FOR SPICES.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. LARGE BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT AND REAR TALL FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC AND METAL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND OPEN CREVICES ACCUMULATING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS.
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLDY FOODS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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. MISSING WALL AND COUNTER TILES AT SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING ROOM AND CASHIER AREAS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. WOODEN SHELVING IN COOKS LINE AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. CHIPPING AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AND MISSING CAULKING AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK.
code 35
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. THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR COOKS LINE TALL COLA COOLER CONTAINING DAIRY PRODUCTS.
code 40

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Compared with Pass on February 4, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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