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THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING

3603 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472431

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385717

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/7/2019, REPORT #2304251. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304251

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REGRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP OF FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150997

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150636

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 31, 2017, REPORT#2009649: (34) OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSIDE CABINET. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.(38) DISHWASH ROOM EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL PREVIOUS AND CURRENT VIOLATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE MUST BE CORRECTED IN 7 CALENDAR DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009649

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- COOKED RICE AT 108.1 F AND MELTED CHEESE AT 108.0 F BOTH HELD INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. SAID HOT HOLDING UNIT NOW HOLDING FOODS AT 140 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTNETIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSIDE CABINET. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER AT REAR DISHWASH AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH ROOM EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR SAID SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981500

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSIDE CABINET. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER AT REAR DISHWASH AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH ROOM EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR SAID SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632908

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN 2DR COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR. FOUND FOODS AT ABOVE STATED LOCATIONS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ALSO MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS. FOUND FROZEN BEEF IN THE 2DR FREEZER BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE NEW EMPLOYEE WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF FOR NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1560153

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS ALL AROUND THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE FOR REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. ALSO FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAINED.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497939

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORE, MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP OR IN ONE DIRECTION,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE TWO DOORS UP-RIGHT FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395309

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1358236

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING · 3603 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER RUNNING, WATER IS LUKE WARM READING (79.2'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER STATES HAVE TO WAIT FOR WATER TO RECOVER BEFORE BECOMING HOT AGAIN, AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES OR MORE HOT WATER STILL NOT REACHING PROPER HOT WATER TEMP), INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, AT 110'F, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COUNTER AREAS,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

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