TACO BELL.
3511 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
13 of 18 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING IN HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT REGISTER AREA. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS NEAR COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STORED IN REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM the LAST INSPECTION ON 1/3/2020, REPORT #2356098. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 32020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
- UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -
- OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER/DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT DRIVE THRU WINDOW/SODA MACHINE AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS/TRASH, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS OF PREMISE. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS & INTERIORS, AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR 3 OF THE 8 CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
JAN 182019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR UNERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPTY BOXES ALL OVER THE FLOOR BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE/DISCARD EMPTY BOXES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
JAN 42018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOOR UNDER BOTH THE DRY STORAGE AREAS, FLOOR BEHIND METAL MOUNTED LATTER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. PEELING PLASTIC SEALANT ON THE METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MAY 232017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION #1950794 DATED 8/19/2016 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE UPDATED AND CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
NOTED LEAKING PIPING AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION AREA ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITHIN FOOD PREP AREA. PLASTIC SHEET DIVIDING CONSTRUCTION AREA FROM FOOD PREP AREA WAS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTING FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SUPERVISOR LOPEZ ON SITE AND TEMPORARY BOARD WAS PUT INTO PLACE IN ORDER TO DIVIDE CONSTRUCTION AREA FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND PREVENT CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM ENTERING INTO FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PALLETTE UNDER SMALL REACH IN FREEZER AND RAW WOOD BOARD ON FLOOR. RAW WOOD IS PROBITIED AND ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED RUST ON BASE OF SODA MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND SLURPEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL AREAS BEHIND SODA AND SLURPEE MACHINES.
OBSERVED FLOORS NEAR WALK IN AND DRY STORAGE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
: OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE SLURPEE MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION AND IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING VENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITH MISSING CEILING TILES. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRIPPING UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK
AUG 162016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED WASHROOMS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. TOILET IN WASHROOM AVAILABLE FOR USE BUT NO AVAILABLE WASHBOWL SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED RAW WOOD PALLETTE UNDER SMALL REACH IN FREEZER AND RAW WOOD BOARD ON FLOOR. RAW WOOD IS PROBITIED AND ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED RUST ON BASE OF SODA MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND SLURPEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL AREAS BEHIND SODA AND SLURPEE MACHINES.
OBSERVED FLOORS NEAR WALK IN AND DRY STORAGE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE SLURPEE MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION AND IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING VENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITH MISSING CEILING TILES. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRIPPING UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
APR 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON FRONT HAND SINK TO PROTECT CUPS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WLAK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 202015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrep-air, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter area shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area need re-grouting.
Walls by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.
MAR 232015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. rear storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/replaced.Ceiling vents(ventilation) in kitchen areas, dining areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
SEP 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOZZLES AT THE SLURPEE MACHINE, SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND THE 2 SODA MACHINE AT THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
MUST REMOVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT THE RIGHT HAND SIDE CORNER OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING (FOUND WET FLOORS AT THE MAIN PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT CEILING AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. OBSERVED VENTS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
JAN 282014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.
AUG 282013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
OCT 12012PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REMOVE CAULKING THAT COVERS BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,NEED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL THAN RE CAULK AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
OBSERVED DANGLING WHITE RUBBERY SUBSTANCE FROM INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ,TOP PART INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ONLY FOOD GRADE SEALER.
DETECTED SEWAGE STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE CABINET WERE POP DISPENSER IS INSTALLED,IN DINING/ SELF SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ODOR.
REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE WASH BOWL BY THE DOOR IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
SEP 252012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER. ALSO ICE BIN INTERIOR PANELS AND SCREWS HAVE A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. UNIT WAS TAGGED" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AT PREP AREA BY THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
REMOVE CAULKING THAT COVERS BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,NEED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL THAN RE CAULK AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
DETECTED SEWAGE STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE CABINET WERE POP DISPENSER IS INSTALLED,IN DINING/ SELF SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ODOR.
REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE WASH BOWL BY THE DOOR IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
DEC 232011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/22/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/22/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/22/12.
NOV 222011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MISSING SINK DRAIN COVER OF THE ONE COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CAULKING AROUND THE 3 COMPT SINK SPLASHGUARD, WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST DRY THE FLOOR RIGHT AWAY AFTER MOPPING. (NOTED WATER LEFT FROM MOPPING THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT). MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, UNDER THE WIRE RCK SHELVINGS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. CEILING VENT IN MENS WASHROOM WITH MINIMAL DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 72010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, pop dispensing lower cabinet shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, sorage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning.
floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). floors under storage shelving need detailed cleaning.
walls, ceiling in walk in cooler needs cleaning, ceiling tiles by walk in cooler, rear kitchen need cleaning.
light shields in prep areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.
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