Taco Max

October 21, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK WAS NOTED WITH DIRTY DISHES INSIDE THE SINK. THE REAR PREP HAND SINK ALSO HAD DIRTY DISHES INSIDE AND WAS ALSO BLOCKED FOR USE BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN, A STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE COOKS LINE. MANAGER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO READY TO EAT AVOCADO SLICES, CUT LIMES, DICED PINEAPPLE. ALSO OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED INSIDE A BOX COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRESH CILANTRO, FRESH PEPPERS. FRESH TOMATILLOS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING THE DIRTY MOP SINK. RAW EGGS AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT SALSA. ALL REMOVED AND DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 15
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH RUST AND DIRT. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
Proper Cooling Time And Temperature

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED RICE. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE NOTED PILED HIGH IN A TIGHTLY COVERED PAN ON A COOLING RACK IN THE PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117F. MANAGER STATES THE RICE WAS PREPARED IN THE MORNING BETWEEN 9 AND 10 AM. RICE TEMPERATURE OF 117F WAS NOTED AT 3PM. REVIEWED WITH MANAGER PROPER COOLING PROCEDURE. RICE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 20
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE FRONT PREP SALSA COOLERS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 30 TO 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON WALLS, STORED FOODS AND BAGGED RED ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL AND SANITIZE. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR AND COOKS LINE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
code 41
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN CORNERS AND SEAMS OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----STORED MEAT SLICER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.----EXTREMELY DIRTY SPLASH GUARD ON THE COOKS LINE DEEP FRYER/STOVE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. • PRESSED WOOD SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT PREP COFFEE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: SOILED MOP NOTED STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. • EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW, MOLDY WOOD ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/PAINT/SEAL.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL AT THE REAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INOPERABLE/BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-12-20 #2370481 NOT CORRECTED. #37-: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#39- OBSERVED BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AND DRY FOODS ie: BULK RICE. MUST REMOVE BOX FREEZERS AND BULK RICE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE CEILING ABOVE FREEZERS.#40-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.#47-: BROKEN/MISSING COOLER DOOR HANDLES, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES AND REMOVE TAPE.#49-: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT BAR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.-----: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----INTERIOR DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP MEAT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#54-MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.#55- CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS, UNDER COOLERS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----: FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, FRONT BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. FLOOR OF OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER. ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE.-----WALL BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED ON THE RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.----#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.#58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 12, 2020: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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