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Velvet Taco

November 14, 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: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOUS VIDE MACHINE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN HAACP/VARIANCE FOR ALL SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES PERFORMED ONSITE. (SEE COMMENTS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #29.
code 32
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED THAT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST COMPANY FOR PEST INSPECTIONS AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE NUMBER OF TOILET FACILITIES ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS. To keep rooms free of obnoxious odors, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided as required by LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
code 58

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