MAY 14
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO FIESTA GRILL.
EAT. 96/100
5636 W ROOSEVELT RD · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 14, 2025 · passed
Passed all 6 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY PAPER ON SITE HANGING FROM CEILING COVERED WITH SMALL FLIES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN OF NEED FOR SERVICE TO ADDRESS INSECT ISSUE.
APR 92024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISE AT A FREQUENCY THAT WILL MINIMIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONDITIONS THAT ATTRACT OR HARBOR INSECTS OR RODENTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
APR 132023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FEB 22022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 2
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE LOWER SHELVING UNIT OF THE HOT LINE SIDE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS: CHICKEN (48.2F) AND CHORIZO (52.3) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $10. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 51.6F. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER REACHED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41.7F BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 09/23/2020: #58: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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SEP 232020PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2020
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF SLIDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PRODUCE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MEAT SLICER) STORED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OFF SITE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE HALLWAY OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DUSTY CEILING FANS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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