AUG 23
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GUAPO TACO.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
2430 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 23, 2024 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE AND DAMAGED GASKETS ON COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTENSIVE AND EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON TABLES, SHELVES, AND EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, OVENS, MICROWAVE) THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD GRIME ON INTERIOR DOORS OF COOLERS AND GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST DEPOSITS ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TRASHCAN IN RESTROOM WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 92023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP ABOVE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FACILITY USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE RAW FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD GREASE AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FRYING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRY FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 82022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2022
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES AND POTS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOIL LINED PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY PIPE UNDER PREP SINK. MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORING DAMAGED/MISSING UNDER STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR OWNER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
DEC 12022FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2022
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES AND POTS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOIL LINED PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY PIPE UNDER PREP SINK. MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORING DAMAGED/MISSING UNDER STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR OWNER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
AUG 192021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
PLASTIC CUP STORED COMPLETELY IN CONTAINER OF SALSA AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH PROPER STORAGE (EX, HANDLE ABOVE/NOT TOUCHING FOOD)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WORN, UNEVEN AND RAW CONCRETE POROUS SURFACE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO RESEAL/REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON POROUS SURFACE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
DOUBLE FRYER ON SITE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE FRYERS COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFCATES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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MAY 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE (OWNER) DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID, CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN WALLS/CEILING/FLOOR CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA (WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS). INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE EXTERIOR WALLS AND ROOFS TIGHT FITTING SO THEY MAY BE EFFECTIVE IN PROTECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT FROM THE ENTRY OF INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER ANIMALS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR GROUND (CONCRETE, VISIBLE ROCKS, ETC.) USED AS FLOORING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR IN THIS AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE/WALK IN COOLER AREA. WALLS ARE UNSEALED AND NOT PERMANENT (OPENINGS TO EXTERIOR CAN BE SEEN WHERE WALLS MEET). INSTRUCTED MUST COMPLETE STRUCTURE WITH FINISHED WALLS. WALLS MUST BE FULLY ENCLOSED, NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR 1 EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
APR 142017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER THE MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OR REMOVE CAULK, AND RE SEAL WITH NEW CAULK. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY WALL VENT BEHIND THE MICROWAVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 2ND. COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 212015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 21
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICE. PROVIDE SAME.
MAY 132015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD PICNIC TABLE AND GARBAGE SHELVING UNIT WITH OPEN SEAMS. REMOVE SAME. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND PITTED. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACK PAINTED CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE FINISHED IN A LIGHT COLOR.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICE. PROVIDE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BACK FLOW DEVICE MISSING AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME. SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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