Chicago
70
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Chicken and Tacos Place

5200 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
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70/100

Mixed record — 2 of 4 inspections passed

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2013-03-14
Pass Rate
50%
1 failure
Score
70/100
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3 consecutive passes, most recently 2013-03-14
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 11×
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training serious
2013-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED BEANS AT 50.0F, STUFFED PEPPER AT 47.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 48.9F, STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.1F. IN...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES FOR STORAGE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2012-02-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need cleaning, rear cooler shelving need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in rear kitchen under 3 compartment sink, and by hot water heater, furnace room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls that had peeling paint in rear storage area by bathroom, mop sink, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

2011-07-28 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-07-25 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found/obsrved rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom, and side of door, shall be repair in order to pass license inspection, no citation issued due to license inspection on 7/25/2011.

serious Documentation & Training

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Found,observed rear 1 compartment sink in state of disrepair, missing faucet, must provide faucet to 1 compartment sink in rear prep area, in order to pass license inspection. No citation issued due to license inspection on 7/25/2011.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulking behind 3 compartment sink shall be replaced., exposed raw wood, shall be sealed.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving need cleanin, storage shelving, prep tables need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving, rear storage areas, and hot water heater areas need cleaning.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shield in cooler shall be provided.

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