TACO BELL #15855.
1111 W ADDISON ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
9 of 14 inspections passed, 5 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE WATER LINE INSIDE THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE AND GREEN, PINK, AND BLACK DISCOLORATIONS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES AND REMOVE DISCOLORATIONS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGEMENT CONTACTED THE ICE MACHINE SERVICE WHO WAS ONSITE AND ABLE TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
DEC 42013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MINERAL BUILD-UP ON ICE SHUTTER FROM POP DISPENSER IN SELLING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED LIQUIDS AND BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE CABINET AND IN BETWEEN POP DISPENSER HOSES, UNDER THE POP DISPENSER IN SELLING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM,FRYERS AND PREP AREA.RE GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT. BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE POP DISPENSER, IN SELLING AREA.
DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON WALL BY THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK,THE JUICE BOXES DISPENSER AND NORTH WALL,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT
JUN 112013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYE TO PUSH GARBAGE DOWN. RECOMMENDED ABOVE TO INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE OR PROVIDE MORE DUMPSTERS.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.
APR 12013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN DOUBLE DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
JAN 242013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN DOUBLE DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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JUN 82012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA MACHINE DISPENSERS AND ICE CHUTE AT DINING AREA AS WELL AS THOSE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP FROM ALL FRYERS.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES
MAY 12012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA MACHINE DISPENSERS AND ICE CHUTE AT DINING AREA AS WELL AS THOSE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP FROM ALL FRYERS.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 122012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ANS SANITIZE SODA MACHINE DISPENSERSAND ICE CHUTE AT DINING AREA AS WELL AS THOSE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP FROM ALL FRYERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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 AT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 282011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TURNED OFF UNIT,TAGGED ICE MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZE(FAX# 312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073320-17
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE PIPE IN DRIVE THRU WINDOW.ALSO WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER TMETAL SHELF IN STORAGE AREA.
Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN PREP AND DRIVE THRU WINDOW (DUST BUILD-UP.
NOV 12010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD,OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.SEAL FLOOR UNDER THE SODA MACHINE.(DRIVE IN AREA).
SEP 132010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD,OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.SEAL FLOOR UNDER THE SODA MACHINE.(DRIVE IN AREA).
MAR 192010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED DISCHARGE HOSE FROM FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINING IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RE ROUTE IT TO A FLOOR DRAIN. ALSO THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT SIDE DOOR, AND OPENED TUMBLER MUST BE SEALED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, SAME AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,IN DINING ROOM ,BEHIND LADDERS.
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. REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS.
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