TACO MAYA.
823 S STATE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 132026PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, STEAK, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INFORMED MANAGEMENT THAT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ACCROSS 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS RANGING FROM 148.6F TO 155.6F, EXPOSED SINKS IN PREP AREAS ALSO RANGING 138.7F TO 144.3F. COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
SEE VIOLATION#60
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT INSPECTION #: 2590641 03/07/24 #56 FOUND 2 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ACROSS FROM COMPUTER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
MAR 82024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-202.11 FOUND 2 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ACROSS FROM COMPUTER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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MAR 72024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CARNITA, BEEF, AND CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 48F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 30 LBS $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. FOUND NO DATE ON MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND 2 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ACROSS FROM COMPUTER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
MAY 182023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINERS THAT THE CHIPS ARE STORED IN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR CHIP STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS AND ONE FEMALE DISH WASHER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAY 82023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE SANITIZER AND WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN A 50PPM SANITIZING LEVEL DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINERS THAT THE CHIPS ARE STORED IN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR CHIP STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
6-501.115 OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALK INTO THE FACILITY WITH A PET DOG, THE FACILITY TOOK THE CUSTOMERS ORDER WHILE THE PET DOG WAS INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED LIVE PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGER INFORMED CUSTOMER THAT PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FACILITY AND THE CUSTOMER LEFT THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-40-060.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHIP CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS IN THE FACILITY, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS; 96F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 91F AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND 90.5F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ADEQAUTE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES, HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS AND ONE FEMALE DISH WASHER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2560970 DATED 7/19/22; 6-202.13: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY TRAPS INSTALLED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITIES MAY NOT INSTALL FLY TRAPS ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
JUL 192022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY TRAPS INSTALLED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITIES MAY NOT INSTALL FLY TRAPS ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE WHICH HAD AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SERVICE FREE OF CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AROUND GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
NOV 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (PICO DE GALO, STEAK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF THE FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JUL 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA OR DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY TAGGED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MEETING SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BISTRO WARE WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG REMAINS ON MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #60
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2232458. 2-102.13 PERFORMED ON 10/29/18. OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 232019FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE UTILIZED RESTROOM. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS. HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING FOOD INSIDE SINK STORED IN CONTAINER (BOX) AND BUCKETS UNDER BOX ALL STORED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE
4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BISTRO WARE WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG REMAINS ON MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS; FOOD HANDLERS PLACE COLD ITEMS (RICE, BEANS, ETC) FROM COLD HOLING DIRECTLY INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLERS OF REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING PROCEDURES OF IN HOUSE COOKED ITEM, MUST REHEAT FOOD ITEMS ON STOVE, GRIDDLE OR MICROWAVE TO 165 DEGREES F BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING FOR IN HOUSE ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW.
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA. RICE AT 104-121 DEGREES F INSIDE HOT HOLDING WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPX $150 35LBS
3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT TEST KIT/TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER RESIDUAL FOR CHEMICALS UTILIZED IN FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2232458. 2-102.13 PERFORMED ON 10/29/18. OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; SUMMARY REPORT NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK ANY HAND WASHING SINKS AND ALWAYS MAKE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVE THE PREP TABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RED, GREEN AND AVOCADO SALSAS AT THE SALSA BUFFET) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; GREEN AND RED SALSA AT 54.0F AND AVOCADO SALSA AT 54.9F LOCATED AT THE BUFFET IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. 4LBS OF GREEN AND AVOCADO SALSAS DISCARDED COST $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 1/24/18 NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 92018FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS AND COOLERS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT TURNED ON AND NOT AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS/PREP COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED NO BLEACH NOR SANITIZER ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER OF THE 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND NO SOAP ONE OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN SOAP IN THE WASH ROOM AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED SIGNS FOR WASHROOM NOT DESIGNATED "MEN" AND "WOMEN" INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD IN PLACE AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE SALSA BAR STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD WITH ENCLOSED ENDS AND ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD GLASS PROVIDED FOR THE REAR OF THE SALSA STATION. OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD IN PLACE FOR THE TORTILLA AND CHIPS STATION LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT LEAST 60" FROM THE GROUND AND PROTECTS FOOD AT TORTILLA AND CHIPS STATION ADEQUATELY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE NOR CONTACT OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER ON SITE NOR CONTRACT STATING THAT THE FACILITY WILL BE RECEIVING A OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS AND CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASH BOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS MUST BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND A MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PLUMBER PUTTY IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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