Turbo Tacos, Inc.

Chicago Health Dept

2050 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

9 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Aug 2020.

Last inspected Aug 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2020

Inspection history

AUG 3

2020

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE DOOR TO THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

OCT 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLER LAYING ON TOP OF CHICKEN IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE ABOVE FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT PROTECTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINIGNG.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 1

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease accumulation in the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed lights missing in the walk in coolers. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

FEB 2

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER,SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

MAY 12

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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MAY 4

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1441879 DATED 5/11/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.#33) DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT BUILDUP. #35)OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION EMBEDDED UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED NO LIGHT AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR LOCATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES AND ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN

MAY 11

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT BUILUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 31

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULK AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, RE-CAULK THE AREA, AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXPOSED AREAS OF KITCHEN CONCRETE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS NEEDED SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

DEC 5

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA,

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