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Taco Bell_#4171

July 27, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings4
critical findings0

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments. Over 30 mouse droppings were found around and under shelving, safes and baseboards throughout the front counter area. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up rodent rub marks on foam sealer and wiring in all areas of possible pest harborage. Seal up the holes found around the pvc pipe used for the old soda lines and check the rear of the front cabinet and under the hot water heater for active rodent holes. All recent pest control records from Copesan Pest Control state "no activity found".
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Dirty food buildup was found in the interior portions of the center island, open up and wash, rinse and sanitize the the island top to bottom. The front counter cabinets are dirty and have old unused lock boxes that may harbor mice, remove old lock boxes and pest proof or remove said cabinets.
code 32
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. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT TOP TO BOTTOM.
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. THE FLOORS AND BASE BOARDS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE PERIMETER OF THE FACILITY. MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARD TILES FOUND IN THE WALK IN COOLER, NEXT TO THE DRINK FOUNTAIN AND DISH ROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER. RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
code 34

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 14, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.