MAR 12
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ANTIQUE TACO.
EAT. 81/100
1360 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 12, 2025 · passed
6 of 12 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IN ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE SCOOPER AND STORE ON CLEAN NON-ABSORBENT FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
JUL 262024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 45 POUNDS OF HOUSE SALSA, 24 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 23.5 POUNDS OF PORK, 32 POUNDS OF PORK SPECIAL, AND 19 POUNDS OF TRES QUESO ($500); PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 COOLERS, INCLUDING 1 WALK-IN COOLER, WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 72023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THERMOMETERS LOCATED INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FIRST CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND PROVIDED CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT. COS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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SEP 82020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 8
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL NEXT TO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 43.2F, BUTTERMILK AT 45.3F, YOGURT AT 44.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 43.5F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, AND CHORIZO AT 44.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $175. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER TO STORE ICE CREAM SCOOPS FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM.
AUG 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
IN USE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER,PRESENTLY 0ppm. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE UNIT,AND USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TWO CHEST FREEZER STORED INSIDE EMPLOYEE'S LOCKER ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BOTH UNITS.PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE FOOD STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET UNDER THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BEGINNING OF PINK SUBSTANCE FORMING AT INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 292015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 29
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 102015FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2015
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON SITE AND AVAILABE FOR TESTING. WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, REACH IN COOLER 2ND FLOOR. ETC. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISH MACHINE MUST BE INSTALLED AND AVAILABE FOR TESTING AT 2ND FLOOR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
SNEEZE GGUARD MUST BE ADDED AT FRONT COUNTER DEMO AREA TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
BASEMENT OUTSIDE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
COVING NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG ALL WALL BASES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO ONE ON SITE HAS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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