TACO BURRITO KING INC..

Chicago Health Dept

811 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2018.

Last inspected Jan 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9

2018

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLER BELOW THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL DRAIN COVER OVER FLOOR DRAIN IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (BOXES, CRATES, ETC.) OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JAN 18

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 13

2017

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DOOR TO ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN OFF HINGES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MAR 28

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

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.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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 19

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR ALL COOLERS AT FRONT LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

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JAN 30

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

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).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS INVERTED(ALL HANDLES UP OR OUT).

Minor Sanitation

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

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 15

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE TOWEL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLTY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

MAY 23

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER UNDER GRILL AND AT SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN DISHWASHING AREA, INSIDE COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED A LIGHT OUT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BOXES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST BRAKE DOWN AND REMOVE FROM AREA TO PREVENT CLUTTER/HARBORAGE.

DEC 31

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE GREEN AND RED SALSA CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPLASHES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE REAR RESTROOM DOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

JUN 18

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP TABLE STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER MAIN GRILLS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.

APR 13

2012

PASS 4 violations

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.MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BORAD AT FRONT PREP TABLE STATION.

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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER MAIN GRILLS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS.

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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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 9

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS WERE THE CONSTRUCTION IS BEING DONE AND IN THE BATHROOM SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

AUG 30

2011

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

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.

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. THE METAL SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY AND RUSTY. CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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. REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS WERE THE CONSTRUCTION IS BEING DONE AND IN THE BATHROOM SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

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 9

2010

PASS 2 violations

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. Repair the floor drain area under the 3-comp sink so it doesn't collect water and debris.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Complete the mop sink repairs,install hot and cold water faucets and dackflow prevention if you want to hook up a hose.

FEB 10

2010

PASS 3 violations

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. 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.

Minor Sanitation

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. Replace the missing light Shields above the stove and ice machine. Clean out the grill area shields and replace burned out bulbs.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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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