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Taco Moro

June 14, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE;COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH LARGE PREP TABLE AND STORING MULTI-USE UTENSIL WHISK AND FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE HAND SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY PREPARING TACOS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,THE HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES AND USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK AND CHICKEN TACOS,RICE ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA.
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 23, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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