Tacos Castillo

June 14, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings17
critical findings3

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 FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,CORN,PORK,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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 MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
code 3Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 24LBS. COOKED PORK 70.2F & 20LBS. COOKED STEAK 72.3F. ON PREP TABLES. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F. APPX. 44LBS. $80.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COOKED STEAK 45.3F.24LBS. COOKED PORK 51.1F.40LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 46.4F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.89LBS. $185.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL REPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE(CHIPS) • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF PREP COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND SEVERAL DEAD ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOPSINK THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND PREP TABLE ON OTHER SIDE.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNUSED GRILL TABLE COOLER,WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT TOILET ROOM HAND SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES. • MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

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

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 27, 2022: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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