OCT 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO BURRITO KING.
BEAT. 48/100
405 S WELLS ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 21, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 14 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SALSA, PICO DE GALLO) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOR SERVICING AND LOCATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 82018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 8
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR
MAR 12018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2018
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVERED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND REAR PREP AREA AND THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1989630, DATED 2/24/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #38; NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALL HAND SINK UPON NEXT VISIT, VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP, BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE FRYER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN INTERIOR CON TAT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL (CORNER) NEXT TO WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHTS SHIELDS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FRONT WINDOW SILLS BEHIND CASH REGISTER.
FEB 242017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN ONE DIRECTION,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING FRONT PREP AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ATTACHED PANEL REAR PREP AREA, ABOVE PREP COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR, COMING OFF WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALL HAND SINK UPON NEXT VISIT,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REAR PREP COOLER WITHOUT A REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN FRONT CLOSET AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
AUG 122016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 12
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO EMPLOYEES STORAGE ON FLOOR IN CLOSET AND POP STORAGE NEAR BACK DOOR.MUST ELEVATE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES
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JUN 142016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO EMPLOYEES STORAGE ON FLOOR IN CLOSET AND POP STORAGE NEAR BACK DOOR.MUST ELEVATE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY AUCET NECK AT FAUCET OF BOTH 1-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
MAY 182015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2015
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPAIR THE FALLING LIGHT IN THE DINING AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE RIGHT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 112015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT RUNNING WATER NOTED AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. (WASHROOM FACILITIES ARE SHARED BY MALE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.) MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPAIR THE FALLING LIGHT IN THE DINING AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE RIGHT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO GASKET AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR HINGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A RUBBER DOOR GASKET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND THE DOOR FRAME OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
FEB 272013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE DEEP FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET IN THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER (COOLER CLOSEST TO THE ENTRANCE.)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
JUN 262012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT REAR PREP AREA IN A KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL 2DR COOLER TO REMOVE SALSA SPALSHES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA.
DEC 92011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 REAR HOOD HAS SOME DRIPPING GREASE AROUND THE EDGES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD FREE OF DRIPS.
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 AROUND THE REAR PREP SINK FLOOR DRAIN ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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