Taco Spot

July 21, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • water/temperature at the sink offcritical
    Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
    Inspector note: PREMISES HAS NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 54-RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND FURNANCE ROOM.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 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: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.MUST PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    code 21
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED AND EXCESSIVE EQUIPMENT,COOLER,WASHING MACHINE,WEEDS,ETC IN REAR YARD.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on June 23, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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