MAY 14
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO AND BURRITO EXPRESS #3.
EAT. 78/100
1547 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 14, 2018 · passed
11 of 13 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
none critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER NEEDS CLEANING AND REPAIRING. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANIBLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING AND MUST MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSILBE TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND FOR PEST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS. ALSO MUST INCREASE TO WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
JAN 202017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SMALLS CUPS IN THE CONTAINERS OF RICE STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP OR HANDLED SPOON TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE HANDLED UTENSILS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
JAN 142016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 14
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE WASHROOM DOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
JAN 62016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2016
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-10-15,REPORT #1454070 #32-RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. TODAY(1-6-16)STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE WASHROOM DOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON WALL UNDER THE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
JUL 102015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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NOV 142014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 14
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
NOV 62014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2014
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1395638 ON 1-22-14 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER WASHBOWL.
JAN 222014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 22
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
MAR 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not maintained under upright freezer in prep area. Instructed to repair floor and replace missing floor tile.
AUG 272012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Must provide,maintain 3 working sink stoppers for the 3comp sink,replace/repair rusty shelvings inside 2 door stand-up cooler using a non-toxic finish.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Must provide,maintain working thermometers inside the refrigeration units at all times.
JAN 252012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. All prepared food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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 water leak at pipe beneath exposed handsink,a backfloww prevention device is needed at mop sink.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
FEB 172011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
SEP 152010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.FOUND NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH PEELING DEBRI MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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