TACO BELL.
3509 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 20 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 132021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE STEAMER UNIT. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STEAMER UNIT.
DEC 62021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMSIES FOR THE TYPE OF SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE STEAMER UNIT. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STEAMER UNIT.
OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2510689 ON 6/2/21 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/2/21 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
JUN 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (CHICKEN,RICE,BEEF ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON STORAGE SHELFS ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING FOOD PREP LINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED VENTILATION COVERS WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 212020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TABLE TOP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DRIED SYRUP ACCUMULATION UNDER SODA (2) DISPENSER MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH (2) ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND SOME IN PREP AREA.
FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES OR FIND THE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICES. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COVER FOR THE WOMEN'S GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB BURN'T OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ,NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST SUMMARY REPORT SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED. SEE REPORT #2262030 DATED2/14/2019
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FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP PROGRAM/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED CORE VIOLATION
JAN 162018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES AT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE TO BE STICKY. OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY. OBSERVED DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET GREASY. OBSERVED ICING ON WALL OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN/DEFROST POP NOZZLES,CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS,FRYER CABINET AND WALL OF WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINKS TO BE SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OUT DRAINS.
SEP 52017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WATER STANDING IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FREEZES MACHINE. MUST RE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 282017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION. POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. MANAGER CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED ON 3/17/17. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION AND POST IT ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1966918 DATED 10/21/16. #45-UNABLE TO PRESENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FROM COMPUTER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES PRINTED OUT AND PLACE IN A FOLDER FOR REVIEWING WHEN NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND RETERMALIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
WATER STANDING IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FREEZES MACHINE. MUST RE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS AND RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,
UNABLE TO PRESENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLES CERTIFICATE FROM COMPUTER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES PRINTED OUT AND PLACE IN A FOLDER FOR REVIEWING WHEN NEEDED,
MAR 162016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
COOKING FRYERS INTERIOR CABINETS AND SHELVES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
AUG 122015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.---------MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 52014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(oven) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage kitchen shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Exposed hand sink faucet in kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
JUN 232014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under 3 compartment sink, and by hot water heater not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
APR 262013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving in storage room that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage room storage shelving not clen, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitche prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed)
OCT 32012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH HEAVY SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDER/CORNER OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE (DINING AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (SERVICE LINE).
JAN 302012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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JAN 272012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,PREPARATION,SERVICE FOUND INTERIOR SODA ICE MACHINE WALLS,PIPES IN FRONT COUNTER VERY DIRTY BLACK MATERIAL TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,TAG MACHINE NOT TO USE ICE,INSTRUCTED TO CALL SERVICE ,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN IT HAS BEEN CLEANED,SANITIZED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR BASE OF SODA FOUNTAIN IN FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTRIOR SIDES OF 2 HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. VENT COVERS AT THE REAR AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, CEILING VENT AT THE REAR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 52011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Bulk food storage containers not properly labeled. Instructed to label all containers with name.
Floor behind and under equipment and in walk in freezer not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Fan covers in walk in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
MAR 232010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELLED AND DATED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. BEHIND AND AROUND 2 SODA MACHINES UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENT IN MOPSINK AREA AND OFFICE UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN; (1) ENTRANCE DOOR WITH LITTLE LIGHT COMING THRU,MUST SEAL, MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEP
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 ADJUST HOT WATER CONNECTION IN 1 HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA
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