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Taco & Burrito House
April 17, 2024 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings10
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR AREA OF BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR, ALONG THE WALLS, AND UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. NO OPEN FOOD ITEMS ARE CURRENTLY STORED IN THE BASEMENT AND NO FOOD IS PREPARED IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal CleanlinessInspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT ON THE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREPARATION AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIION IN BETWEEN USE.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: OBSERVED KNIFE AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NEAR THE GRILL AS WELL AS HANDLES OF SCOOPS IN BASEMENT TO BE STORED IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS IN BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA IN BETWEEN USE.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT TO HAVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER DRYING. • OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ANY REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL APPLICABLE EMPLOYEES.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER TO HAVE AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: OBSERVED PREVIUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2572939 ON 03/21/2023 37# BULK RICE AND BEAN CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME. #44. CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS AND UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING ABOVE THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND #55 ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on March 21, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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