Chicago
60
YOUR CALL

Taco Burrito King

114 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
60/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
7 passed
Last Inspected
2015-08-04
Pass Rate
54%
4 failures
Score
60/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2015-08-04)
Failed 4 inspections (2015, 2011, 2011...)
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 14×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2015-08-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-07-28 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING THE FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM FOR CHEMICAL CHLORINE. TEST STRIP IS READING AT O PPM. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE,"HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE CHLORINE SANITIZER FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. CRITICAL ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. PINKISH, WHITE AND ORANGE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES OF THE PLASTIC LID AND ON THE PARTS CONNECTED TO THE TUBES WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTER...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, THE CART FOR THE CANNED GOODS, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THRU-OUT THE DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE . MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED COLUMN/BEAM IN THE REAR COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE COLUMN/BEAM SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE...

minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE REAR COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.

2015-03-13 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING/WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-10-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS ON SHELVING AT THE REAR.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTING AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE LIGHTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-06-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON SHELVES WITH BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED PLYWOOD ON WALL BY THE DISH WASHER LOOSE AND FALLING OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2014-06-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER(CHLORINE)WITH FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TO BE 00PPM.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CR...

minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON SHELVES WITH BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED PLYWOOD ON WALL BY THE DISH WASHER LOOSE AND FALLING OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIR COMPANY FOR REPAIR.BY END OF INSPECTION SER...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 47F.REFRIED BEANS 121.6F(HOT HOLDING),REFRIED BEANS 45.4F,SALSA 44.7F,GUACAMOLE 47.0F. MANAGER IMMEDI...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AND DIRT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE NOZZLE OF SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NOTED PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR TEMPERATURE MONITORING BOTH FOR THE COOLERS AND FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS THAT ARE PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND WORKING WELL.

2013-07-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

RUST UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOUND , INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSATION NOTED ON CEILING VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT CONDENSATION OR PROVIDE A DRIP PAN

2012-03-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. REGULAR SCOOPS WITH HANDLE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH A...

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. DUSTY BATHROOMS VENTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE SPRAYER ABOVE 1-COMP SINK MUST BE HELD ON A HOOK HANGING ABOVE WATER LINE OF THE SINK.

2011-12-28 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-12-21 Fail License
2
minor Sanitation

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. NO FOOD STORAGE RACKS WERE AVAILABLE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE RAC...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH RESTROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.

2011-12-16 Fail License

No violations found.

2011-11-15 Fail License

No violations found.

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