Chicago
59
YOUR CALL

Taco & Burrito Express Brothers Inc.

2540 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
59/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
25
17 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-11
Pass Rate
68%
6 failures
Score
59/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-11
Failed 6 inspections (2024, 2019, 2017...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 12 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 52×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature serious
Chemical Safety minor
2025-06-11 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2024-12-10 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL MEAT COOLER LOCAYED IN REAR OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING AND HOLES INTO WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND SEAL OPENINGS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-03-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON ONE DOOR PREP-COOLER BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2024-03-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED, FRONT PREP HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE, FILLED WITH EMPTY PORITION CUPS, FLOUR TORTILLAS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

A FOOD THERMOMETER IS NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE. FOOD THERMOMETERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ENSURE PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Employee Hygiene

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY ON FRONT PREP CUTTING BOARD AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON ONE DOOR PREP-COOLER BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-03-30 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 12
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GROUND BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A CONTAINER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING OF FROZEN FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN HANGING UTENSILS, POTS, PANS ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST EXTEND THE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINE ON THE ICE MACHINE TO REACH THE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST NOT DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS PILED WOOD, PLASTIC BUCKETS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO/WALKWAY/UNDER STAIRCASE, MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALL AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK, WALL IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE TOILET, WALL AT THE DISH WASHING DRYING RACK, WOODEN SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/REPAIR/REPAINT.----MISSING FLOO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING WALL/BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, UNDER ALL SINKS. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

2021-05-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SHOES STORED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE. REMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FROM ANY FOOD STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC COVER OF FOOD CONTAINER WITHIN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. DISCARD AND REPLACE.

2020-03-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAK, BURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA ,MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDE OF THE SAID SINK.

minor Employee Hygiene

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS BETWEEN USE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,REMOVE FROM ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM, RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

2019-09-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND-WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2019-09-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FOOD PREP & COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND EQUIPMENT, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND-WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FOR WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2019-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT FRONT COOK LINE/ PREP AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, SLICED CHEESE, DRESSINGS, SALSA, SHREDDED CHICKEN, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICA...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

2018-03-20 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND MUST MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2017-07-31 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN SEATING AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN DEEP FREEZERS, USE FOOD GRADE BAG...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING. CLEAN DUST FROM WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2017-06-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-06 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED AT DISWASHING ROOM ROOM NEAR THREE COMPATMENT SINK.SEE REPORTS #1970594 DATED 11/1/2016,REPORT 1955700 DATED 5/30/2017. THIS IS NOW A CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS TORN AND DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS. NOTED CARD BOARD LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEING TILES

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR SUCH AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT(IE RANGES ECT)INSTRUCTED MANAGENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

2017-05-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING THREE FEET OVER LID LINE PREVENTING LID CLOSURE CREATING A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTAIN GARBAGE BY CLOSING LIDS PREVENTING RODENT HARBORAGE.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED SERIOUS VIOLAT...

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION#38 MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING. MUST RECONNECT DRAINLINE INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER. THESE VIOLATIONS NOTE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS TORN AND DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS. NOTED CARD BOARD LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEING TILES.

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR SUCH AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT(IE RANGES ECT)INSTRUCTED MANAGENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2016-11-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN TOILETROOM

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING.MUST RECONNECT DRAINLINE INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER

2016-10-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M. WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763506 4/25/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS AND WINDOW IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN TOILETROOM.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING.MUST RECONNECT DRAINLINE INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER

2016-04-25 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL GAP IN WALLBASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.

2015-07-07 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ON THE THREE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARDS (WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN..

minor Pest Activity

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

CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK LINE . MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

2014-12-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL ALSO.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED EXTERIOR LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

2014-02-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-02-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OVER FLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, GARBAGE BAGES PILING HIGH ABOVE DUMPSTER COVERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD PANELS USED TO FRAME 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL AT DISH WASHING FACILITY.

2013-04-25 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. ROTTEN WOOD UNDER METAL SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. TORN RUB...

2012-02-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS OF THE PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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. SEAL THE OPENINGS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2010-05-12 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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. INTERIOR TALL REACH IN FREEZER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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. DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM @ FLOOR VENT AND METAL FLOORING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEALS/CREV...

minor Sanitation

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. WALLS OF WASHROOM DIRTY. WALL AT FRONT COUNTER WITH SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN BOTH. CAULKING ALONG WALL OF WASHROOM WASH BOWL IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICE, MUST REPAIR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, MUST ...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. PROVIDE FOR TALL REACH IN FREEZER.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
52
Taj Mahal
60
Firefly Burger
46
Chef Taryn

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