MAR 11
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO & BURRITOS PALACE.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
3507 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 11, 2021 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.----SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE.
SEP 52019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 5
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS ON SITE: AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,STORED ON SHELVES AND UNDER PREP TABLE .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING OF SAID POTS,OR REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING CEILING TILES NT CLEANABLE, MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
AUG 292019FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2019
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING RAW FOOD AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING GLOVED HANDS AND HANDLE FOOD INCLUDED PUT IT ON TAKE OUT CONTAINERS. CONTINUOUSLY NO HAND WASHING AFTER EACH TASK INCLUDED AFTER CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE PAPER WORK FOR SANITARIAN. INFORMATION GIVEN REGARDING HAND WASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No handwashing hand sink provided at front prep area.Raw, cooked and ready to eat food products are handled and served. Instructed to install handwashing sink at said location.Provide hot/cold running water also soap and paper towels. Priority Foundation violation:7-38-030(c), no citation issued
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
WE OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.MUST OPEN UPPER PART OF THE UNIT(WATER RESERVOIR). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS(TWO LARGE POT OF COOKED/PUREED RE-FRIED BEANS) STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.6F 57.8F AND 58.4F(TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE SANITARIAN AND PREMISES THERMOMETERS WAS USED).NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE:POUND 20,VALUE 40 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED .
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED(REFRIED BEANS,DICED TOMATOES,ETC). MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( HAMBURGERS EGGS, ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD STORED INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING STOPPERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE PROPER WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE .
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS ON SITE: AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,STORED ON SHELVES AND UNDER PREP TABLE .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING OF SAID POTS,OR REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOM NOT CONVENIENTLY LOCATED. OBSERVED THREE MALE CUSTOMERS ENTERING REAR PREP AREA(OPENED FOOD ON TABLE FOR COOLING PROCESS) TO USE WASHROOM(ONLY ONE ONE SITE).ONE CUSTOMER LEFT THE DOOR AJAR DUE TO COULD FIND THE KNOB TO TURN ON LIGHT. ALL THREE EMPLOYEE DID NOT SAID ANYTHING TO CUSTOMERS EVEN THOUGH AT REAR DOOR TO THE PREP AREA A HAND WRITING SIGN IS POSTED "NO PUBLIC WASHROOM". IF A WASHROOM IS OFFERED TO CUSTOMERS MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED(NOT INSIDE PREP AREA) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL CARDBOARD USED ON FLOOR UNDER RUBBER MATS MUST BE REMOVED.IF ANY FLOOR TILE ARE BROKEN UNDER SAID AREA MUST BE REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING CEILING TILES NT CLEANABLE, MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-3-18,REPORT #2240934 #58) PA 100-0367 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
DEC 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED/SERVICED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FLOOR COVERING IN COOK LINE. MUST DISCARD.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.
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JUN 12016PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2016
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION CAUSING POOLING WATER IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR. INTERIOR LID AND WALLS OF THE BOX FREEZER NEXT TO REAR EXIT IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MISSING WALL TILES REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE/FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER WORKING AT THIS TIME.
AUG 132015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS OF BOTH 2 DOOR REFRIGERATIONS UNITS. ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST RELPACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
MAY 202013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN MEAT COOLER LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
MAY 132013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2013
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK AND PINK SLIME BUILD UP ALSO BLACK SLIME ENCRUSTED ON WATER TUBE ON TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES, WHICH ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE UNIT BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN MEAT COOLER LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
AUG 232010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE AND THE TOP OF THE STOVE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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