ERICK'S TACOS.

Chicago Health Dept

1967-1969 W LAWRENCE AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 30

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT ON WEST SIDE OF SERVICE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED VIOLATION # 58 FROM REPORT # 2222904 DATED 9/25/18 NOT CORRECTED. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

SEP 25

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ON IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(E)(4) NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 16

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 14

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 57.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHORIZO AT 53.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.4F, CHORIZO AT 53.1F, BEEF AT 54.7F. ESTIMATED TOTAL LBS TO BE 15 LBS AND VALUE AT $90.00. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE AND WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 5

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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JUN 30

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. ALSO WHEN WE RUN THE WATER FROM THE 3 COMPT SINK , IT OVER FLOWS TO THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN IN TO THE PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP AND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK DURING INSPECTION.BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP AND THE PIPE UNDER TE 3 COMPT SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN.

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591235 DATED 12/3/15. #32-OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES. #33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE MEAT SCRAPS, FROZEN BLOOD, ETC.IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES,ETC MUST BE STORE ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

DEC 3

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE MEAT SCRAPS, FROZEN BLOOD, ETC. AND DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 4

2015

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 24

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM IS OUT OF ORDER WITH A LEAK IN THE ROOF OF THE BUILDING DRIPPING INTO BUCKETS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOM. THE CEILING TILES HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND THE CEILING VENT IS HANGING DOWN CLOSE TO THE FLOOR. STAFF AND EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN SHARING THE MEN'S WASHROOM ACROSS THE HALL AND ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE DOING SO UNTIL THE ROOF IS REPAIRED. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR ROOF, RE-APPLY CEILING TILES, AND RE-INSTALL BATHROOM CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND REPLACE WITH NEW TILES ONCE THE ROOF LEAK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD/FOOD ITEMS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. FOUND SEVERAL LEAKS IN THE CEILING OF THE STORAGE ROOM BEING CAUGHT INTO BUCKETS ON THE FLOOR. DRY FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING STORED AGAINST THE WALL IN AN AREA WHERE NO LEAKS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN POTS AND PANS WERE COVERED WITH A PLASTIC TARP STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE A LEAK; MANAGER RELOCATED STORAGE RACK WITH POTS AND PANS UPON REQUEST UNTIL THE ROOF IS REPAIRED. ONCE LEAKS ARE REPAIRED, THE CEILING TILES MUST BE RE-ATTACHED TO THE CEILING AND THE WATER DAMAGED TILES MUST BE REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW MEATS UNDER READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES STORED UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GREASY CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER FOR STORAGE UNDER THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND SPIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FREEZER UNIT AGAINST THE WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT REGULARLY TO ALLOW PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 12

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IS NEEDED AT WATER LINE AFTER NEW ICE MACHINE IS INSTALLED.

MAY 2

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED BEANS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.4F TO 46.7F,CONTAINER HAD A LABEL/DATE OF 4-15-14, MANAGER STATED BEANS WERE COOKED ON THAT DATE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. POUNDS 10,VALUE 15. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-1-13,REPORT #1236013 #33-OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. #38-3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND PROVIDE OR MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

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

METAL SHEET INSIDE THE ICE BIN IS RUSTY,AND THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE METAL SHEET AND RUBBER GASKET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT BOTTOM SHELF OF REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD WITH WATER IN IT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SAID SHIELD.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REAR STORAGE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT ORGANIZED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

OCT 1

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR MOP SINK ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND PROVIDE OR MAKE VISIBALE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

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