TACO BURRITO KING INC..
811 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
10 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 92018PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLER BELOW THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST INSTALL DRAIN COVER OVER FLOOR DRAIN IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (BOXES, CRATES, ETC.) OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
JAN 132017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN DRAIN NOT ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN PROPER, WATER NOT GOING DOWN INTO SEWER LINE, OVER FLOWING ONTO FLOOR, SINK TAGGED , INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, MUST USE SINK IN FRONT DINING AREA, THATS A FEW FEET AWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, SEAL AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
DOOR TO ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN OFF HINGES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
MAR 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON COUNTERTOP AT IMPROPER HOLDING/STORING TEMPERATURES: CONTAINER OF COOKED CHORIZO 88.5F, CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK 89.3F, AND CONTAINER OF GRILLED ONIONS AND PEPPERS AT 86.7F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BEANS, RICE, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-12A SERIOUS.
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT ALTERED WITH PIECES OF PAPER COVERING SECTIONS OF SUMMARY REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION THAT WERE CHECKED. INSTD TO VISIBLY DISPLAY FULL SUMMARY REPORT. ALTERING REPORT IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)SERIOUS.
TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME
NO VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR WINDOW ABLE TO OPEN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. REPAIR SAME. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR INSPEECTION.
FEB 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
4-DOOR DRAWER COOLER UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 4-DRAWER COOLER: 2 LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF CHORIZO AT 49.0F, 2 CONTAINERS OF TAMALES AT 50.1F, CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.2F, CONTAINER OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 46.9F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT TIME TIME. APPROX 25LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
NO VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR WINDOW ABLE TO OPEN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. REPAIR SAME. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR INSPEECTION.
THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR ALL COOLERS AT FRONT LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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JAN 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND COOKED FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED IN WALK-IN COOLER. COOKED RICE COVERED WITH SARAN WRAP ON TRAYS(NO DATE OR TIME POSTED) FOUND AT 45.1F, COOKED BEANS STORED IN DEEP PANS WITH COOKED DATE OF 1-25-15 FOUND AT 44.1F AND WITH NO DATE AT 45.6F. ALL COOKED FOODS BEING COOLED MUST BE PLACED IN SHALLOW PANS OR CONTAINERS AND COVERED LOOSELY TO ALLOW HEAT TO ESCAPE, AND BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS( 140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 IN 4 HOURS). ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
MUST PROPERLY STORE SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS INVERTED(ALL HANDLES UP OR OUT).
CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR SECTIONS OF WALLS IN DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREA WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN AND CRACKED. CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS(GREASY BUILD-UP). REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR INSTALL SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
JAN 152014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE TOWEL.
MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLTY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
MAY 232013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER UNDER GRILL AND AT SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN DISHWASHING AREA, INSIDE COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
NOTED A LIGHT OUT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
NOTED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED BOXES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST BRAKE DOWN AND REMOVE FROM AREA TO PREVENT CLUTTER/HARBORAGE.
DEC 312012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.
MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE GREEN AND RED SALSA CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPLASHES.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE REAR RESTROOM DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
JUN 182012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP TABLE STATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER MAIN GRILLS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
APR 132012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BORAD AT FRONT PREP TABLE STATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER MAIN GRILLS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
SEP 92011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS WERE THE CONSTRUCTION IS BEING DONE AND IN THE BATHROOM SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
AUG 302011FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. A NEW AIR CONDITIONING DUCT IS BEING INSTALLED AT THE SAME TIME FOOD IS BEING PREPARED ABOVE THE FRONT KITCHEN COUNTER WITHOUT A BARRIER BETWEEN THE COOLERS AND PREP AREA. THE DUCT WORK WAS CEASED AT THIS TIME AND MAY NOT RESUME UNTIL A BARRIER IS PUT UP TO PROTECT THE FOOD IN SAID PREP AREA. PLATES AND BOWLS WITH CONSTRUCTION DUST INSIDE WERE TAKEN IN BACK TO THE DISH WASHER AND THE FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WERE WIPED DOWN WITH A SANITIZING CLOTH.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE METAL SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY AND RUSTY. CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS WERE THE CONSTRUCTION IS BEING DONE AND IN THE BATHROOM SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. APRONS OR WORK SPECIFIC CLOTHES MUST COVER STREET CLOTHES OF THE FOOD HANDLERS.
DEC 92010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the floor drain area under the 3-comp sink so it doesn't collect water and debris.
Complete the mop sink repairs,install hot and cold water faucets and dackflow prevention if you want to hook up a hose.
FEB 102010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The ice machine door interior is greasy and the walk in cooler fan guards are dirty. Wash, rinse and sanitize in detail. Repair the damaged and unsanitary interior floor of the 3-door reach in prep cooler.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Replace the missing light Shields above the stove and ice machine. Clean out the grill area shields and replace burned out bulbs.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Put the ice scoop back on the holder in the machine when finished using.
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