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The Taco Spot

August 27, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE PIC ON SITE DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN RICE,BEANS,BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:00 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD LABELS ON PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER AT REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINERS AT HOT HOLDING UNITS AND NOT ON TOP.TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER,STOVE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK. • OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.HOT WATER IS TOO HOT TO WASH HANDS (139.5F).INSTRUCTED TO LOWER WATER TEMPERATURE TO 120.0F AND OR WASH HANDS AT ADDITIONAL SINK ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 13, 2020: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.