LA TACOREA INC..

Chicago Health Dept

847 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

7 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2015.

Last inspected Jun 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 9

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT ABOVE THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT, SMALL, KIMCHI COOLER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17

2014

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE DIRT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.

JAN 9

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OF FLOOR.

APR 5

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SOFT DRINKS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OF FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OCT 18

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES (KIM CHI AT COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA MUST HAVE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENT).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP SINK TO REMOVE GRIME FROM SINK STOPPER HOLDER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR UNDER THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REGROUT FLOOR JUST IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT FIRE DOOR. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOODEN FLOOR AT TOP OF STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AS WELL AS THE LAST TWO RAW WOODEN STEPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD STAIRCASE RAILING AT BOTH SIDES OF THE STAIRCASE AT THE WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AT BULBS ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT SMALL COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AT ALL TIMES.

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NOV 21

2011

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 16

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.OBSERVED GAPS ON SIDE AND BOTTOM DOOR.ALSO MUST SEAL AROUND REAR DOOR FRAME.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND N0N-OBSORBENT MATERIAL.SERIOUS VIOLATIONS:NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND COUNTER TOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR FLOOR AT TOP OF STAIRCASE THAT GOES DOWN TO BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO SEAL HOLES AROUND WATER PIPE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK,ALSO NEED TO SEAL BOTTOM OF SHELF INSIDE THE CABINET,UNDER THE POP DISPENSER

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NEED TO PROVIDED THERMOTERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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