TACO BURRITO KING I, INC..
3216 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
21 of 36 inspections passed, 6 failed, 9 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 212026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MINOR PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 2-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES BY DISH MACHINE/FLOOR GREASE RECEPTOR. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JAN 292025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM PREP AREA AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PINK RESIDUE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SHREDDED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46.5F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED PORK TAMALES WITH A DATE LABELED 6-2-24. OBSERVED COOKED PORK TAMALES WITH BLACK AND GREEN SPOTS ON THE FOOD. COOKED, READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. DAY 1 COUNTS AS THE DAY OF PREPARATION. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
3-304.14--OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 242024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49F-55F SUCH AS GROUND BEEF, PORK, CHORIZO, STEAK AND CHICKEN FLAUTAS. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED PORK TAMALES WITH A DATE LABELED 5-15-24 STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED REFRIED BEANS WITH A DATE MARKED 5-16-24. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD WILL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED AND MUST NOT EXCEED 7 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 50F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 272023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
JUL 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISHMACHINE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2386872 DATED: 09/04/2020 #58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Dec 4, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEP 42020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AREA/WASHROOMS)
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 152019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLEAN UP KIT NOT COMPLETE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
: VIOLATION #48 HAS BEEN UPGRADED PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED SOME WORK DIRT ON FLOOR OF FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE FLOORS. CORE VIOLATION
VIOLATION #48 NOT CORRECTED DRAINBOARD NOT INSTALLED-FIRST NOTIFIED 1/24/2019-REPORT#2253037 SEE#48 ABOVE.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
JAN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SERVICE SINK TO PLUMBING CODE WITH BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO CONDENSER UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN DUST OFF CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFIATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE VIOLATION
OCT 32017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
MOP SINK FAUCET IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CLOSET UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, WITHOUT THE SINK,ONLY FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FAUCET INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET.
ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, COOLERS,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 222017FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND SURFACES WITH WHITE/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND THE PIPE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1763214 DATED 4/19/16. #38-LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN LID OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS) ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
MOP SINK FAUCET IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CLOSET UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FAUCET INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET.
ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, COOLERS,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 182016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
COOKING HOOD PANEL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING VENTS, CEILING TILE AND OUTLET PLATES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE BELONGINGS,
APR 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOK ON GRILL ROLLING AND WRAPPING COOKED TORTILLA, ADDING TOMATOES, CHEESE AND LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED NOT TO HANDLE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010 (A)
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING VENTS AND OUTLET PLATES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
MAR 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1560015 DATE: 07/08/2015, FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 ALL EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING VENTS AND OUTLET PLATES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
JUL 82015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN DINING AREA AND MUST REPAIR/REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MOP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (ACROSS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM).
ALL EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 142015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN DINING AREA AND MUST REPAIR/REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MOP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (ACROSS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM).
ALL EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 242014FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less on top of reach in cooler, and inside reach in cooler in prep area list of potentially foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less are as follows:(beef tamales at 47.8F, salsa at 46.7F, beef at 48.5F, eggs at 48.9F)mgmt discarded product at once,(Air temp of reach in cooler was at 41.7F.)Citation issued 7-38-005(A).Critical violation.
Found/observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage bags, cardboard.Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and in reach in freezer.
Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sinks in state of disrepair/missing, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage rooms under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor by hot water heater in rear storage area, not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in rear kitchen area missing exhaust fan guard, shall provide missing exhaust fan guard. Walls that had peeling paint, holes in kitchen prepn areas shall be repaired/sealed.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
APR 282014FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1395636 DATED:01/22/2014. 32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING STOVE. 04/22/2014 35 MUST SEAL HOLE/GAP NOTED ON SOUTH WALL BY SINK ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. 04/22/2014 41 REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES. 04/22/2014 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 5/5/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALL/CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 222014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING STOVE.
MUST SEAL HOLE/GAP NOTED ON SOUTH WALL BY SINK ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE.
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 72013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated, in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in coolers.
Exposed hand sink in kitchen (front prep area), had caulk in state of disrepair/broken, shall be replaced/repaired.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning. Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment,cooking equipment and by dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Exhaust vents(ventilation)in dining area, and bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
MAR 272013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.Rear kitchen shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired.
Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in bathrooms(employee, and customers) that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had damaged, broken/missing wall tiles in rear kitchen, and by front counter shall be repaired/sealed).
MAR 152013FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler in prep area, list of potentially hazardous foods inside walk in cooler not meeting temperature requirements are as follows: Cooked Rice (2 containers)at 46.7F, Beans(1 container) at 45.6F, also found the following foods not meeting temperatures in reach in cooler, Cooked, Chicken at 47.6F, Cooked Pork at 48.3F, Ground Beef for tacos at 48.1F, mgmt discarded products at once, walk in cooler air temperature was at 38.9F, and reach in cooler air temperature was at 41.2F at time of inspection, citation issued.
Found/observed grease container not clean, not maintained, had grease build up on top, and sides of container dripping excess grease on to ground/sidewalk.Citation issued.
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, and kitchen storage shelving/racks no clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in bathrooms(employee, and customers) that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had damaged, broken/missing wall tiles in rear kitchen, and by front counter shall be repaired/sealed.
Light shields in kitchen, exhaust canopy not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen, bathrooms need cleaning.
OCT 152012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1285719 DATE: 10-04-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 # 32 - MISSING RUBBER GASKET IN COOLER UNDER GRILL MUST BE PROVIDED. (THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST BE FIXED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN REPAIRED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. # 38 - VENTILATION IN 3 TOILETS MUST BE PROVIDED. (NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE AND IN LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE MEN'S TOILET ROOM UNTIL VENTILATION IS INSTALLED).
UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #14.
UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #14
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
OCT 42012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1102280 DATE: 05-22-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 # 32 - MISSING RUBBER GASKET IN COOLER UNDER GRILL MUST BE PROVIDED. # 38 - VENTILATION IN 3 TOILETS MUST BE PROVIDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
MAY 222012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MISSING RUBBER GASKET IN COOLER UNDER GRILL MUST BE PROVIDED
COOKING HOOD PANEL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
VENTILATION IN 3 TOILETS MUST BE PROVIDED; VENT COVER IN THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEC 142011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Insulated floor in side walk-in cooler exposed. Instructed to repair or replace insulated to properly seal floor.
Coving and corners along wallbase not sealed or maintained. Instructed to replace coving and seal all openings.
Men's toilet room water pressure low at handsink. Instructed to increase water supply at handsink.
Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer visible inside cooler.
NOV 212011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Insulated floor in side walk-in cooler exposed. Instructed to repair or replace insulated to properly seal floor.
Coving and corners along wallbase not sealed or maintained. Instructed to replace coving and seal all openings.
Men's toilet room water pressure low at handsink. Instructed to increase water supply at handsink.
Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer visible inside cooler.
JAN 52011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Can opener, interior ice machine panel and deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instricted to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Sink stoppers not provided at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for compartments.
JUN 92010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,AIR VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME
CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST INSTALL AIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM
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