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Mario'S Tacos Corporation

4256 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
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57/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for pest activity, food temperature

Inspections
6
3 passed
Last Inspected
2014-09-04
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
57/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2014-09-04)
Failed 3 inspections (2014, 2013, 2012)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Facility Condition minor
2014-09-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-08-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. GARBAGE/LITTER AND GREASE UNDER AND AROUND BOTH CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Food Temperature

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

LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT (COOKING LINE).

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2013-11-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-11-08 Fail Canvass
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

Rear exit door not rodent proof, appox: 1/4" mode of entry at corners must pest proof to prevent pest entry,need a map locator where the chemicals are or rodent boxes are placed. Serious violation 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK,PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING MEATS IN THE FREEZERS. PROVIDE A BARRIER OR SWINGING DOOR AT THE ENTRY AREA TO FOOD SERVICE.

minor Sanitation

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

Interior of deep fryer,hood/filters above hot cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Replace burnt-out light bulb and provide shield above the cooking equipment.Clean and sanitize interiors of light shields throughout the food prep areas.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Bathroom vent is not working,backflow prevention device for ice machine is needed,provide 3 sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Employee in food service area needs hair restraints.

2013-01-03 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-12-20 Fail License
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Adequate refrigeration not available on premises-only 2 door cooler. Instructed to provide more refrigeration for extensive menu items. Prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature at 51.3 F. Instructed to repair cooler to ...

minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs or shields.

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