PABLOS TACO'S.

Chicago Health Dept

4106 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

3 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2013.

Last inspected Sep 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 23

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR CITY OF CHICAGO MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

OCT 3

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, OBTAIN PROOF OF ENOUGH CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COVER YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION. A POT OF BEEF TONGUES IS JUST STARTING TO BE COOKED ON THE STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING TILES AND GROUT IN POOR REPAIR, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE NORTH WALK-IN COOLER DRAIN IS DAMAGED AT THE COIL DRIP PAN, REPAIR THE DRAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE LEAKS ONTO PRODUCT.

AUG 6

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOODS STORED ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNITS & IN WALK IN COOLER BEEF TORTA 80.4 F,PORK TORTA 77.5 F-78.4 F,BACON BREAKFAST SANDWICH 78.8 F -78.9 F,SAUSAGE BREAKFAST SANDWICH 78.6 F- 80.0 F,QUESIDILLA PASTOR 79.5F,EGG & CHIROZO QUESIDILLA 80.7 F,TORTA CHIROZO & EGG 52,7 F,SLICED TURKEY 51.8 F, HAM & CHEESE TORTA 47.6 F, SLICED HAM 45.1 F,BEEF TACO 63.6 F,TONGUE TACO 75.7F,BEEF CHEEK MEAT 68.7 F-92.3 F,PORK CARNITAS 45.7 F-49.6 F,PORK TACO 99.3 F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.120 LBS. $540.

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.FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 100 ON BOXES,ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.GOLDSTAR PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE TO TREAT AND WILL RETURN AGAIN TOMORROW FOR FOLLOW UP.

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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.

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.PROVIDE A SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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