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Tata' S Tacos

August 29, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. ON SITE 8-30-23 TO FINISH REPORT AND CITATIONS. CHEF PROVIDED AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM.INSTRUCTED SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED UPON MY RETURN ON 8-30-23 SOAP WAS PROVIDED. • NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHROOM. UPON MY RETURN ON 8-30-23 PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ON SITE 8-30-23 TO FINISH REPORT AND CITATIONS. CHEF PROVIDED AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 46.4 TO 49.5F. DICED TOMATOES ON TOP THE PREP TABLE COVERED AT TEM. OF 63.3F. RAW SHRIMP(3 EACH AT TEMP OF 59,6F. FISH AT TEMP OF 47.9F. ALL MENTIONED FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. P0UND 8,VALUE 30. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION CISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: WE OBSERVED A COOLER WITH AIR TEMP OF 45.7F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.NO FOOD PRESENTLY STORED IN IT.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. ON 8-30-23 AIR TEMP OF TAGGED COOLER IS BETWEEN 39F TO 40F.UNTAGGED UNIT.
code 33
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN COOLERS, REMOVE.MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK • OBSERVED A SHELF STORED BY THE OPENED PATIO DOOR WITH TABLEWARE ITEMS:PLATES,SILVERWARE ETC.INSTRUCTED TO COVER,INVERTED, RELOCATED SHELF OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.ITEMS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
code 45
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SOME OF THEM ARE BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL
code 51

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 22, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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