Tacos Garcia

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONDENSATION LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN .

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE CLEAN AND S...

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY DRAINING WITH CLEAR WATER BACKING UP IN SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINKS DRAINS PROPERLY,INSTRUC...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN .

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NOTED VERY SLOW DRAIN AT THE BAR HAND WASH SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST STORE ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND PAPER TOWELS ON THE BAR GLASS STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FAC...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF BOTH WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND BLACK BUILDUP IN THE CAULK AROUND THE MEN'...

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. TAGGED COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO COOLER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND TO M...

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 100 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BEEF, FISH, CHICKEN, EGGS, SOUP, AND PORK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.1F-55.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOO...

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND PAPER TOWELS ON THE BAR GLASS STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCT...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF BOTH WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND BLACK BUILDUP IN THE CAULK AROUND TH...

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly date in walk in freezer, and walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in freezer, and walk in cooler.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving racks that head peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around washbowl in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be ...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walk in cooler fan guards not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in rear kitchen prep area, rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners). floors in front bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Wall tiles in women's bathroom that were damaged, broken, shall be repaired/replaced. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining area shall be repaired/replaced.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS.APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS BEHIND A CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALLBASE OF THE REAR BAR AREAS,ON FLOOR IN CORNERS INSIDE THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET,FRONT INSIDE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOO...

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,CHICKEN,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT AL...

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE PENETRATIONS ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER MUST BE SHIELDED,REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WATER IS LUKE WARM, READING 88.0'F, UPON I...

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OB...

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 REMOVE ICE BUILT-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND ...

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked ani...

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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced AND RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE...

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.ALL KITCHEN,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,DEEP FRYER,BEHIND REAR SERVICE BAR,ICE...

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR FLOORING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER.

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.REMOVE ALLL CLUTTER FROM REAR CLOSET AREAS.

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. OUTER WALLS OF WALLS OF WALK IN FREEZER RUSTING,INSTRUCTED REPAIR.

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. CLEAN FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AT REAR,AND FLLOOR UNDER TABLE BY HAND WASH SINK AT REAR BAR AREA WITH DEBRIS.

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. MUST REPAIR OPEN OR MISSING CEILING TILE AT FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO VENTS ON CEILING IN TOILETS WTTH DUSTS.