FEB 5
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO FRESCO.
EAT. 83/100
151 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 5, 2016 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler, kitchen shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen prep area, storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in prep area shall be replaced, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area(rear)not clean, need cleaning.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Employee not wearing hair restraint, must wear hair restraint in prep area at all times.
JAN 292015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,IE CDB-(INDIAN RICE AND EGG) ON COUNTER AT 51.3F,AND INSIDE HOT BOX-CAMBROS AT 132.0F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI. 7- EXPRESS LUNCH MEALS- COST APPROX $60.00 FROM RUCHI CO-CCRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OFFICE.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.
JUN 252014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT AT CEILING ABOVE PRE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 112013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE SMALL PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE WALL BASE COVING DETACHED FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM IN BETWEEN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER/STOCK IN REAR OFFICE.
JUN 72012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, PREPARED/COOKED, ETC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN REAR-REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT.
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FEB 92011FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2011
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND BOTH HAND SINKS IN POOR REPAIR, STRIPPED HOT WATER KNOB, UNABLE TO SHUT OFF WATER, EMPLOYEES TURNING WATER ON AND OFF FROM LOWER VALVE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR ALL HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA AWAY FROM CONTAMINATION.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST KEEP WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS A WAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
FEB 262010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
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. BROKEN ICE MAKER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, SLIMY SURFACES NOTED, INS TRUCED TO MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN CENTER PREP COOLER.
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