APR 7
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO BELL_#4171.
EAT. 81/100
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 7, 2014 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH SERVICE LINE.
MAR 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED LOWER SECTION OF PREP COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-50 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH SERVICE LINE.
MAR 72012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND, AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
SEP 132011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 13
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR CHUTE; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE INTERIOR.
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JUL 272011FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2011
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments. Over 30 mouse droppings were found around and under shelving, safes and baseboards throughout the front counter area. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up rodent rub marks on foam sealer and wiring in all areas of possible pest harborage. Seal up the holes found around the pvc pipe used for the old soda lines and check the rear of the front cabinet and under the hot water heater for active rodent holes. All recent pest control records from Copesan Pest Control state "no activity found".
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. Dirty food buildup was found in the interior portions of the center island, open up and wash, rinse and sanitize the the island top to bottom. The front counter cabinets are dirty and have old unused lock boxes that may harbor mice, remove old lock boxes and pest proof or remove said cabinets.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT TOP TO BOTTOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS AND BASE BOARDS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE PERIMETER OF THE FACILITY. MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARD TILES FOUND IN THE WALK IN COOLER, NEXT TO THE DRINK FOUNTAIN AND DISH ROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER. RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 142010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. Must fix cooler door hinges at prep line, that's misaligned.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors of walk-in cooler, under shelves in basement storage room need cleaning, including drain under 3-comp sink.
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. Must seal any holes/openings on the walls at the basement storage room, including areas around pipes/conduits.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any milk crates used for storage rack must be removed/replaced with regular shelves, for easy cleaning & pest monitoring.
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