Tacotlan

November 24, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE OF THE NORTH BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: ALL REFRIGERATORS MUST BE ON AND MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. MUST INSTALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND FREEZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE SIDE OF THE COUNTER AND BETWEEN THE HALLWAY WASHROOMS AND THE FOOD PREP AREA SO THAT THE PUBLIC DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ALSO INSTALL A SNEEZEGUARD AROUND THE AREA WHERE THE HOT HOLDING TABLE WILL BE LOCATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR A SIGNED CONTRACT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY LICENSED BY IDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER OR A SIGNED CONTRACT FROM A WASTE HAULING COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD BEHIND THE COUNTER AND BRICK WALLS IN THE PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPAIR THE BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE STOVE. REPLACE ANY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS FOR THE VENTILATION HOOD.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
code 41

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