AUG 3
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TURBO TACOS, INC..
YOUR CALL. 74/100
2050 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 3, 2020 · passed
7 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MICROWAVE.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OCT 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINIGNG.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 12018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 22017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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MAY 42016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2016
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED NO LIGHT AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR LOCATION.
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.
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 112015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 312014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 52013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 5
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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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