PEEPLES TACO'S.
5944 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
3 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 62012PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: 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 STEAM TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER,GREASE TRAP,RUSTY TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELF & DOOR OF TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR ON 8- DOOR FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS,POP COOLER,FRYERS,HOOD,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE,WALL VENTS.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & CLEAN ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN LOBBY & PREP AREAS,REAR DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & LOBBY.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
Inspector Comments: Ventilation: 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.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS & STEM .
Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ELEVATE ARTICLES (PERSONAL)OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
JAN 272012FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETEEN CLUTTER NEAR POP STORAGE AREA & ON SHELVING UNIT & ON ELECTRICAL BOX.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 STEAM TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER,GREASE TRAP,RUSTY TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELF & DOOR OF TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR ON 8- DOOR FREEZER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS,POP COOLER,FRYERS,HOOD,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE,WALL VENTS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & CLEAN ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN LOBBY & PREP AREAS,REAR DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & LOBBY.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
Ventilation: 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.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS & STEM .
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ELEVATE ARTICLES (PERSONAL)OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
AUG 232010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT, RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING AND REPAINT RUSTY PANEL INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER, MUST ALSO PROVIDE KNOBS TO STEAM TABLE LIDS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
Ventilation: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER REAR AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
MAR 122010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT, RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING AND REPAINT RUSTY PANEL INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER, MUST ALSO PROVIDE KNOBS TO STEAM TABLE LIDS
Ventilation: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER MOP SINK IN BATHROOM AREA AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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