MESON DEL TACO.

FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INCORRECTLY INSIDE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,BEANS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER SOLUTION(FOR EXAMPLE CHLORINE TEST KIT).PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-3-21 INSPECTION#2484451. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP DEBRIS INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE(FORKS,KNIVES,SPOONS ETC)HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

OBSERVED WATER LEAK ON BASE OF FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS AND ALONG THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

INDSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

NOTED HAND WASHING SINK WOOD COUNTER TOP IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (WOOD STARTS ROTTING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

NOTED HAND WASHING SINK WOOD COUNTER TOP IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (WOOD STARTS ROTTING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (FRONT/REAR PREP)

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE, SUGAR, SALT ETC).

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

NOTED HAND WASHING SINK WOOD COUNTER TOP IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (WOOD STARTS ROTTING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUSLY GRATED GRACE PERIOD--SEE REPORT#2223060 DATED 9/27/2018 AND REPORT#2235212 DATED 10/18/2019.

OBSERVED FLOORS AT HOT LINE AREA WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION

OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. CORE VIOLATION

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR A REPEAT CORE VIOLATION ON VIOLATION #60 SEE BELOW

VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PREVIOUS INSTRUCTED TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED 9-27-2018 REPORT #2223060 AND 10-18-2018 REPORT#2235211

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE

: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

3-501.16(A)2 OBSERVED THESE COLD FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMP INSIDE THE PREP REFGERATION UNIT. GROUND BEEF 50F,CHICKEN 45F, BEEF 45F,CARNE ASADA 51F,TONGUE 54F.THESE AND OTHER ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DENATURAD AMOUNT TOTAL DENATURED 16LBS -$56.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

4-301.11 OBSERVED PREP SERVICE COOLER NOT HOLDING COLD FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. PREP SERVICE COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

GROCERY BAGS NOT ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (NEXT TO MOP SINK) AND MUST RESEAL.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINDOW SILL NEXT TO FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ALSO MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

RUSTING WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPAINT, CRACKED SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING FRYER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FACING IN ONE DIRECTION, OR WITH HANDLES FACING UP,

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING FRYER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

PERSONAL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS,

FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO CASH REGISTER IN POOR REPAIR SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1532759, ISSUED ON 04-09-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, WINDOW SILL WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (BY FRONT PREP AREA). #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. #45 - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RAW WOOD DOOR AND FRAME LEADING TO REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, WINDOW SILL WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (BY FRONT PREP AREA).

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Found food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, and in front reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in freezer, and in front reach in cooler.

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors in rear kitchen areas under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear storage room shall be repaired/replaced, wall that had door frame, doors with exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

No certified food manager on premises when potenially hazardous foods are served-beans at 175.9 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises at all times and have a City of Chicago certified manager certificate posted. Seriuos citation issued 7-38-012.

A splashguard is needed for the front east exposed handsink near the prep table/cooler.Replace broken sink stopper for the 3 compartment sink.

Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior/exterior surfaces of coolers and freezers,shelvings over the 3 compartment sink,interior/exterior surfaces of ice maker.

Light bulb inside the 2 door salsa cooler must be shielded or shatter proof light bulb provided.

A backflow prevention device is needed for the ice maker(front prep),mop sink(rear).

Thermometer missing inside the front food prep cooler .Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside cooler.

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/sealed.

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors in rear storage area room under shelving, not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED PERSON MUST ALWAYS BE PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN COOKING AREA UNCLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR ON CORNERS OF PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,GREASY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; HOLES ON CEILING TILES NEAR COOKING HOOD MUST BE SEALED

All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DAMAGED FAUCET IN 1 HAND SINK FRONT AREA MUST BE FIXED

Cooking equipment and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

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

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. COOLER AT 55.6F;INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW; WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE 0F OR BELOW

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. MUST PROPERLY SEAL EXIT DOOR AT THE REAR SIDE

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST FOLLOW UP WITH FLOOD BROTHERS FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER IN ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS; MUST PROVIDE SHELVES FOR PANS,UTENSILS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,UTENSILS

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,WASHROOM WITH HOLES MUST BE SEALED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER