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Taco Nietos

February 27, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings5

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A PLASTIC BUCKET STORED INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.BUCKET WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:05 P.M.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS (CHEESE,DICED TOMATO,ONIONS & CILANTRO)BY MALE FOOD HANDLER.MUST USE UTENSILS,DELI PAPER OR TONGS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY FOOD HANDLER.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0.0 P.P.M..OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER WASHING DISHES AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING DISHES ON SHELVING UNITS WITHOUT SANITIZING DISHES.EMPLOYEE SHOWED MALE FOOD HANDLER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION.
code 45
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLE,CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL IN LOBBY AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 31, 2022: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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