Taco Pros
Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for employee hygiene, documentation & training
2026-02-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No paper towels, no hands drying provision provided in employees restroom, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Improper date marking for cooked TCS food, found several bags of cooked rice held in prep cooler with 12 days shelf life ( Feb3-Feb14) informed manager that refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours sha...
2025-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 : OBSERVED A BOWLS STORED INSIDE DRY BEANS,LONG HANDLE LADLES STORED DOWN INSIDE OF FOOD IN DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND STORE PROPERLY.
2025-04-14 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 : OBSERVED A BOWLS STORED INSIDE DRY BEANS,LONG HANDLE LADLES STORED DOWN INSIDE OF FOOD IN DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND STORE PROPERLY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT DRINK SERVICE COUNTER.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2615188 4/4/25 NOT CORRECTED-#54-5-501.15 : STILL OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST R...
2025-04-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON A HAIRNET WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND PICKED UP THE LIME SQUEEZER AND LIME WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER/CASHIER HAS ON PLASTIC GLOVES CAME TO REAR PREP AREA BAGGED FOOD AND...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE OF LIGHT BLUE COLOR BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN ON ICE IN BIN.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A BOWLS STORED INSIDE DRY BEANS,LONG HANDLE LADLES STORED DOWN INSIDE OF FOOD IN DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT AND FLOOR UNDER MAT IN REAR PREP AREA
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WET(DISCOLORED) CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE FROM INSIDE OF FRONT DRINK COOLER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM GROUND,PROVIDE A OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITA...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA,GAPS IN WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY /DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 1- COMP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND STORE PROPERLY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT DRINK SERVICE COUNTER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2604976 10/21/24 NOT CORRECTED.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#41-3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE.#...
2024-10-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (RICE, BEANS, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:11P.M.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND A BOWL AND A LADLE STORED INSIDE A POT OF BEANS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST REMOVE FROM INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE AND STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE BROOMS AND MOPS FROM INSIDE OF MOP SINK BASIN AND HANG ON HOOKING SYSTEM FOR THEM TO DRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2024-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARABGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 : MUST PROVIDE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2024-01-19 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATIN 7-38-010)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARABGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AN DMAINTAIN.
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