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Torta's Tacos

January 12, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 NEAR THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER, 5 IN THE STORAGE CLOSET AND 15 UNDER THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN SERVICES OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TACOS, RICE, ETC) ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND HAVE POSTED AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED JELLO PACKAGED FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE IN THE COCA COLA REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. PROVIDE A PROPER LABEL THAT INCLUDES FACILITY NAME, ADDRESS, DATE ETC.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ALUMINUM FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE THE COOK LINE STORAGE SHELF. REMOVE THE FOIL AND PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER ARE TORN. REPAIR/REPLACE THE GASKETS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE: THE FILTERS IN THE COOK LINE HOOD, THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, THE TABLETOP UNDER THE GRILL, THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER, THE SIDES OF THE FRYER. OBSERVED THE SPATULA TO BE HEAVILY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, UNDER THE CASH REGISTER, NEAR THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: A FILTER IS MISSING FROM THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FILTERS. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT THE FAUCET. REPAIR THE LEAK.
code 38
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE NOT CERTIFIED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TACOS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 45

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