Taco Pros

April 4, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON A HAIRNET WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND PICKED UP THE LIME SQUEEZER AND LIME WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER/CASHIER HAS ON PLASTIC GLOVES CAME TO REAR PREP AREA BAGGED FOOD AND THEN ASSITED IN PREPARING TCS FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE OF LIGHT BLUE COLOR BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN ON ICE IN BIN.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED A BOWLS STORED INSIDE DRY BEANS,LONG HANDLE LADLES STORED DOWN INSIDE OF FOOD IN DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 43
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS.
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 STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT AND FLOOR UNDER MAT IN REAR PREP AREA
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED WET(DISCOLORED) CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE FROM INSIDE OF FRONT DRINK COOLER.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM GROUND,PROVIDE A OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND STORE PROPERLY. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 1- COMP SINK. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA,GAPS IN WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY /DINING AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT DRINK SERVICE COUNTER.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2604976 10/21/24 NOT CORRECTED.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#41-3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE.#43-3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST REMOVE FROM INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE AND STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.#44-4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINET.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 21, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 6 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.