Taco Madre

July 23, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings14
critical findings4

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 12Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED A LIVE TURTLE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE ANIMALS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 13Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WERE OFF AND NOT MAINTAINING 40F AND BELOW AND FREEZER WAS NOT AT 0F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED ALL UNITS MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 2Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 9Priority
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: OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR LOG ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED ALL THREE EXIT BOTTOM DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. 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: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND ALL COOLER/FREEZER DOORS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATORS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT WITH SPILLS, DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MANY HOLES THRU OUT THE CEILING AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING OR BROKEN CEILING TILES AND SEAL ALL GAPS THRU OUT.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: OBSERVED WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD OR DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR THE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU OUT PREMISES AND ON THE REAR SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

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