MR. TACO MEX, INC..

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHL PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED BEEF IMPOPERLY THAWING IN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER NOT COVERED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST REMOVE ASTERICK FOR FULLY COOKED MENU ITEMS AND PROVIDE CORRECTED MENU REFLECTING CONSUMER ADIVSORY. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS AND BUCKETS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

6-501.111 OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS BEVERAGE FOOD PREP AREA- SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER NEATH PREP TABLE,ON LOWER SHELF AT MOTOR AND TABLE OF SODA MACHINE.MAIN PREP AREA-INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER AND GRILL TABLE.MIDDLE PREP AREA-INSIDE OF DRIP PAN ON BACKSIDE OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF,ON LEDGE OF MOTOR AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ON TOP OF BOXES OF SODA ON POP CADDY.DISH WASHING AREA-BEHIND GREASE TRAP,ON LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE CABINETS.REAR PREP AREA-ON A BOX STORED ON SHELVING UNIT,INSIDE OF LINEN CABINET,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF DISH STORAGE RACK,COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO GRILL,INSIDE LOWER SHELF OF 1-EYE STOVE.ELECTRICAL CLOSET-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET-ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELF.REAR HALLWAY-MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND CLUTTER.CHAIR STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO. A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER TODAY'S REINSPECTION 4/20/23. (PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

4-602.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FRYERS, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, HOT HOLDING STATION INCLUDING SHELVING, STORED COOKWARE,UED AND UNUSED REFRIGERATION , CABINETS NEAR ICE MACHINE, UNDERNEATH POP DISPENSING STATION AND STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES,GRILLTABLES THROUGHTOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.13 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN TROFT.

6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR. MUST ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING HOLES UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AS WELL AS HOLES IN FURNACE ROOM . OBSERVED BROKEN AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY .INSRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

4-301.14 MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH HOOD.

6-501.14 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,POTATO,TONGUE,HAM,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:00 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT BY MALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED HIM PUT SHREEDED LETTUCE INTO A FOAM CONTAINER WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS ,GLOVES OR DELI PAPER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY HANDLER.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED MIDDLE PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A CHAIR,GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND A BAG OF TORTILLA CHIPS ON SINK BASIN NOT ABLE TO ACCESS SINK TO WASH HANDS. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED BY INSPECTOR DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT MIDDLE PREP AREA HAND SINK AT 44.4F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED TO 104.4F(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS. COOKED BEANS IN A POT ON THE STOVE AT 86.7F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 20LBS. $20.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1 OZ COOKED POTATO AT 59.0F STORED INSIDE OF PAN WITH TORTILLA STRIPS ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.10Z. $1.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER USAGE OF TOXIC ITEMS SUCH AS SEVERAL TOSS PACKAGES OF RODENTICIDE SCATTER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE OF COFFEE STATION,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET. MUST REMOVE RODENTICIDE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. (PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS AND BUCKETS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 500 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS BEVERAGE FOOD PREP AREA- SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER NEATH PREP TABLE,ON LOWER SHELF AT MOTOR AND TABLE OF SODA MACHINE.MAIN PREP AREA-INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER AND GRILL TABLE.MIDDLE PREP AREA-INSIDE OF DRIP PAN ON BACKSIDE OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF,ON LEDGE OF MOTOR AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ON TOP OF BOXES OF SODA ON POP CADDY.DISH WASHING AREA-BEHIND GREASE TRAP,ON LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE CABINETS.REAR PREP AREA-ON A BOX STORED ON SHELVING UNIT,INSIDE OF LINEN CABINET,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF DISH STORAGE RACK,COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO GRILL,INSIDE LOWER SHELF OF 1-EYE STOVE.ELECTRICAL CLOSET-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET-ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELF.REAR HALLWAY-MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND CLUTTER.CHAIR STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO. A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD SUCH AS (ICE) DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED A 16 OZ. BOTTLE OF PROTEIN DRINK EMBEDDED INSIDE OF ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.BOTTLE WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.AS WELL AS A CONTAINER OF TORTILLA STRIPS WITH A COOKED POTATO STORED INSIDE OF PAN WITH.POTATO WAS REMOVED.MUST STORE FOODS SEPERATE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AS WELL.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON A YOUNG FEMALE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA HANDLING CUPS OF COFFEE AND SILVERWARE ,SERVING THE PUBLIC.EMPLOYEE TOLD ME IT WAS HER DAUGHTER THAT WAS HELPING OUT.INSTRUCTED ONLY EMPLOYEES ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Observed no splash guard in place at hand sink located adjacent to 2 compartment sink drainboard. Instructed to provide to prevent contamination.

OBSERVED CASES OF POP STORED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM , INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Observed ice scoop stored inside of ice bin with ice. Instructed to store scoop in clean container while not in use.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FRYERS, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, HOT HOLDING STATION INCLUDING SHELVING, STORED COOKWARE,UED AND UNUSED REFRIGERATION , CABINETS NEAR ICE MACHINE, UNDERNEATH POP DISPENSING STATION AND STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES,GRILLTABLES THROUGHTOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED DRAIN LINE PIPE FROM WALK IN COOLER DRAINING WATER ON TO FLOOR AS WELL AS PIPE DRAINING WATER ON TO FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST ADD EXTENSION TO DRAIN LINE PIPE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN,LEAKY PIPE IN FURNACE ROOM.

OBSERVED BROKEN,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR. MUST ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING HOLES UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AS WELL AS HOLES IN FURNACE ROOM . OBSERVED BROKEN AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY .INSRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN TROFT,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ADJACENT HALLWAY NEAR REAR PREP AREA AND CHAIR STORAGE AREA.

MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH HOOD.

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY . MUST REPLACE.

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE CLOSET IN THE HALL JUST LEFT OF THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN CLOSET WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.

OBSERVED NO COVID SIGNAGE/FACE COVERINGS REQUIRED ON DOOR OR IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SIGNAGE.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR VERIFING VACCINATION CARDS FOR PATRONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR VERIFING VACCINATIONS CARD ORDER.