Tacos Montanas

November 5, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN-COOLER AT THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.2 F. MUST REPAIR MENTIONED COOLER AND MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR COLDER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE PEELING GREASE/DEBRIS AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK-N-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN MENS WASH ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND HOLES ON WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN MENS WASH ROOM AND ON WALLS UNDER HAND SINK CABINETS IN BOTH WASH ROOMS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA AND ON WALL AROUND PLUMBING PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST BE SEALED SHOWN TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME. • EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO BAR AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE GAPS AND OPENINGS IN BETWEEN ALL MENTIONED BRICK WALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN HOOD.MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. • FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. - -
code 57
allergen training missing

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

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