TACO AND BURRITO EXPRESS #3.

Chicago Health Dept

1547 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2018.

Last inspected May 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 20

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

JAN 14

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 6

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

JUL 10

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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NOV 14

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.

NOV 6

2014

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER WASHBOWL.

JAN 22

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

MAR 7

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 27

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide,maintain working thermometers inside the refrigeration units at all times.

JAN 25

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 17

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 15

2010

PASS 3 violations

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.FOUND NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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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