JUN 27
2014
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO FRESCO.
BEAT. 28/100
180 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 27, 2014 · passed
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 242014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT REAR CLOGGED WITH WATER NOT DRAING OR MAINTAINED MUST REPAIR.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. VIOLATION REMAINS NO CORRECTION MADE.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
VIOLATION REMAINS NO CORRECTION MADE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WITH RELEASED WASTE WATER IN ONE COMPARTMENT ENTERING DRAINS OF OTHER COMPARTMENTS.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
VIOLATION REMAINS NO CORRECTIONS MADE CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1324596, DATED 8/05/2013 UPGRADED TO SERIOUS:(35)(29) WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER COUNTER WHERE SELF SERVE POP IS KEPT. (36)(29) LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(38)(29)FOUND THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THE REAR 1 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (SLOW DRAIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE AT THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29
JUN 202014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2014
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREMISES HAS A UPRIGHT COOLER,3-DOOR COOLER AND (2) 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS AT FRONT NOT IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT REAR CLOGGED WITH WATER NOT DRAINING OR MAINTAINED. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3-COMP SINK AT REAR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WITH RELEASED WASTE WATER IN ONE COMPARTMENT ENTERING DRAINS OF OTHER COMPARTMENTS.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1324596, DATED 8/05/2013 UPGRADED TO SERIOUS:(35)(29) WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER COUNTER WHERE SELF SERVE POP IS KEPT. (36)(29) LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(38)(29)FOUND THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THE REAR 1 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (SLOW DRAIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE AT THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ONE SLIDING DOOR OF UPRIGHT CHEST FREEZER AT REAR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST REPAIR INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER SELF SERVE SODA COUNTER, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT(UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, 3-DOOR COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS) WHERE NECESSARY.
JUN 182014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2014
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREMISES HAS A UPRIGHT COOLER,3-DOOR COOLER AND (2) 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS AT FRONT NOT IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT REAR CLOGGED WITH WATER NOT DRAING OR MAINTAINED MUST REPAIR.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3-COMP SINK AT REAR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WITH RELEASED WASTE WATER IN ONE COMPARTMENT ENTERING DRAINS OF OTHER COMPARTMENTS.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1324596, DATED 8/05/2013 UPGRADED TO SERIOUS:(35)(29) WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER COUNTER WHERE SELF SERVE POP IS KEPT. (36)(29) LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(38)(29)FOUND THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THE REAR 1 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (SLOW DRAIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE AT THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ONE SLIDING DOOR OF UPRIGHT CHEST FREEZER AT REAR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT(UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, 3-DOOR COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS) WHERE NECESSARY.
AUG 52013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR STORAGE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER COUNTER WHERE SELF SERVE POP IS KEPT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THE REAR 1 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (SLOW DRAIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE AT THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 242012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ONE (OF TWO) SLIDING GLASS DOORS OF REAR CHEST FREEZER IN MISSING (CARDBOARD COVER BEING USED), MUST REPLACE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR, DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, & SINK DRAINS AT BOTH HANDSINK & 3-COMP SINK (IN REAR)-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE REAR HANDSINK IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX.
OCT 212011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
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. PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING FROM WALL UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH TO WALL/SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN COVER AND WALLS.
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. OBSERVED FOOD AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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. HANDWASH BOWL LEAKING(BY 3-COMPATMENT SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
MAR 12011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2011
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. SHELF SURFACE PEELING (ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) AND PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED SHELF SURFACE AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKET.
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. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED/CRACKED AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON WASHROOM FLOOR. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND KEEP FLOOR DRY IN WASHROOM.
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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKS AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
AUG 182010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
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. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS DOOR OF A REACH-IN FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA.
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. SLOW-DRAINS AT FRONT HANDSINK & AT REAR PREP SINK MUST BE FIXED.
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 INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN MOST COOLERS.
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