Chicago
65
YOUR CALL

Simon Tacos Inc.

4263 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
65/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-03
Pass Rate
44%
3 failures
Score
65/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-03
Failed 3 inspections (2023, 2020, 2017)
Documentation & Training issues found across 18 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 30×
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Documentation & Training critical 18×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
2025-06-03 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2025-03-14 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD IN FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINER OF SAUCE ON SMALL FOOD PREP TABLE EXPOSED TO SPLASH FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD PREP TABLE OR INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SP...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD THAT IS SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS USED TO LINE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES SUCH AS FLOORS AND WALLS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED COVERED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED ON FOOD PREP SURFACE ABOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE AND MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND FOR DRINKING.

2024-07-22 Pass Canvass
6
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPPPING FOOD WIHTOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAM...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING AND KEEP CER...

2023-09-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-08-30 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

3-201.11(A) OBSERVED FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE BEING SOLD IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED DESSERTS (FLAN AND CHEESECAKE) BEING SOLD IN A COOLER ON THE PREMISES FROM ALISHA'S SWEET TREATS AND THINGS. ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT, THE FOOD IS BEING PRO...

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575407 ON 5/4/23 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED A RUSTED SURFACE ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OVER THE RUST OR REPLACE TH...

2023-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE BEING SOLD IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED DESSERTS (FLAN AND CHEESECAKE) BEING SOLD IN A COOLER ON THE PREMISES FROM ALISHA'S SWEET TREATS AND THINGS. ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT, THE FOOD IS BEING PRODUCED FROM A...

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC FORKS, KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE COUNTER TOP FOR CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT THEY ARE NOT CONTAMINATED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A RUSTED SURFACE ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OVER THE RUST OR REPLACE THE TABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER #6-8, AND STAINLESS STEEL DRY STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2023-02-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2022-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF,SLICED TOMATOES, ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. MUST ENSURE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON THE PREMISES DURING...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED OF THREE DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

2021-10-18 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

2020-10-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-10-20 Fail Complaint
1
minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-13-19 INSPECTION # 2355316. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 57. OBSERVED SOME FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER ...

2019-12-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AND POST ORIGINAL CE...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SA...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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 -

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LARGE WHITE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND STORAGE AREAS REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MOPS AND BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2018-04-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature requirement during storage inside prep cooler drawer (with an air temperature of 41.2F) under the grill. With an internal temperature of the following food products: raw beef (45.4F), raw c...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excess debris and clutter on area of three compartment sink next to sanitizing side. Instructed to remove debris and clutter, clean, and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excess debris on floor under fryer and behind grills in front and in rear prep area. Instructed to remove debris, clean, and maintain. Observed missing floor coving in the office/storage area. Instructed to provide.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed exposed brick wall behind three compartment sink. Instructed to cover the area to make wall smooth and easily cleanable.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed missing no shatter proof bulbs or light shields in the back prep area. Instructed to provide.-------Must replace inoperable light bulb on hood in rear prep area and in rear storage area to provide additional lighting.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed mops and brooms stored head down on the floor of the back prep area. Instructed that all brooms and mops must be stored off floor with heads up. Observed excess clutter throughout the basement. Instructed to remove clutter, clean, organize...

2017-04-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
6
serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS, TORTAS, BURRITOS,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. ZAYA CHLIMON ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:25PM WHILE I'M WRITING THE REPORT.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVE FOR THE CLEAN DISHES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE HOLE/GAP AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2017-04-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT ON THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE RECENT REPROT ON THE BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF TACOS, POEK TACOS, CHICKEN TACOS,BEANS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. ONE CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE.

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE, FROM REPORT #1976564, DATED 12/06/16. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY/POST THE SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE CUSTOMER VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. GAVE A NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE SHELVE BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE COOK LINE. REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH FOODS, WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIR...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE HOLE/GAP AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2016-12-06 Pass License
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Instructed operator to post customer advisory in plain view of customers. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Found raw wood surfaces under front counter. Must paint or seal all porous wood. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Must provide draining board for utensils (pots, pans, etc.) to dry after being washed,rinsed and s...

minor Sanitation

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

Found porous, uneven (rock and concrete) floor in rear food storage room, near back door. Must paint or seal floor in this area. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found hole in women's restroom ceiling. Must repair and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found slow draining hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair and maintain same. Found open pipe in between hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Must cap or remove open pipping.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Found reach in cooler without a thermometer. Facility must provide thermometers in all coolers and freezer. Must place thermometers in conspicuous area inside reach in cooler. Must provide stem thermometers to test internal temperature of potentially...

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