TACO BELL 31279.

Chicago Health Dept

3350 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

9 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Apr 2019.

Last inspected Apr 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
30
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 26
2019
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF CADINET UNDERNEATH THE POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS: WALK IN FREEZER, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND THE POP STATION AT THE DRIVE THRU AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

NOV 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE GRILL PRESSES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, COLD HOLDING UNITS, TOP OF FRYER STATION

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHROOM.

AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE GRILL PRESSES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, COLD HOLDING UNITS, TOP OF FRYER STATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE FOOT PEDAL FOR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHROOM.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MAR 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Serious Other
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND IT WAS POSTED BEHIND THE CASH REGISTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, DRIVE THRU FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER.

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM DRY.

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

CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING TRACK ABOVE THE TACO PREP LINE. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE FOOT PEDAL ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE BACK DOOR OF THE RESTAURANT.

FEB 8
2017
PASS · 0 violations
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FEB 1
2017
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH BOXES LID UP WAY ABOVE THE RIM LINE PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE INSIDE THE CORALE ALSO NOTED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS AND AREA KEPT CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST.

FEB 17
2016
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD-UP FROM THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK.

FEB 10
2016
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE FOUND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE, AND OVERFLOWING TRASH WITH LID UP 10 FEET ABOVE THE RIM IN ONE OF THE DUMPSTERS INSIDE THE CORALE. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE MUST BE CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD-UP FROM THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK.

MAR 16
2015
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR FRAME AND SURROUNDING WALL SECTIONS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH WALL COVERING IN THIS AREA.

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