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Taco & Burrito House
January 27, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings12
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. REVIEWED THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RUST.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE LABLED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 60 TO 75 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND THE LICENSED PEST CO. SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, SERVICE REPORTS AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE AND RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CHEMICAL STORAGE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT/RESEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. • NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: LEAK ON THE FAUCET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD AND GREASE SPILLAGE UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-22-25 REPORT #2616186 NOT CORRECTED. #45-OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FRONT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.#47- OBSERVED SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, AND SIDES OF PREP TABLES COVERED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA TO HAVE CARDBOARD LINING INSIDE OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACES.#49-: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN SIDES AND BOTTOM TO BE HEAVILY COATED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF OVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on April 22, 2025: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.
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