Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326530
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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188534
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
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1215081 DATED 5/23/12.#33- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. #35-REPAIR WALL NEAR FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND BY THE COOKING AREA. DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE OFFICE, MUST REPLACE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE OF THE PREP COOLER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1215081
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: PREP FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER AND MOP SINK.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA, ALSO TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN WALLS AT SAME AREA AND REPAIR WALL NEAR FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK.
ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521771
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON MEAT PREP COOLER DOOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOORS UP-RIGHT FREEZER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE FOR REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. ALSO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
70
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS FOR FRONT ENTRANCE AND DINING AREA.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521760
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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 20 LBS. OF COOKED RICE WITH VEG. AT 71.6F ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. FOOD HANDLER STATED, "RICE WAS COOKED YESTERDAY AT ABOUT 7 PM." INSTRUCTED RICE MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. RICE DISCARDED, V=$160.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON MEAT PREP COOLER DOOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOORS UP-RIGHT FREEZER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE FOR REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. ALSO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
70
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS FOR FRONT ENTRANCE AND DINING AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521409
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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, FOUND CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 20LBS. OF RICE AT 121.1F, ANOTHER CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 10LBS OF CKD. GROUND BEEF AT 49.08F, FOOD ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. NO TEMP. LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT 140F OR HIGHER. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$175.OO, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A].
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT AREA STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MOP SINK.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, CLEAN WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS NEAR CEILING SAME AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233300
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: STILL WORKING ON LABLES FOR PREPACKAGED DESERTS.FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STILL WORKING ON CLEANING COOLER, ETC. FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STILL WORKING ON WALL AT 3 COMP SINK. FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: STILL WORKING ON LIGHTS REAR AND FRONT FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
98430
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER TAGGED TEMPERATURE WAS 58.2*- 60* TURNED UP COOLER TO 7 HOLDING AT 51.8* MUST BE REPAIRED DO NOT USE THIS COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURE 40*F OR BELOW. FAX LETTER TO CDPH 1-312-746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005-A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND AROUND 35 LBS OF PRE-COOKED RICE (COOKED ON 4/1/2010 AT AROUND 7:00PM PER EMPLOYEE)IN THE WALK IN COOLER. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 58.3* TO 60.0* 35 LBS RICE DISPOSED /DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING FROM 140*F TO 70*F IN 2 HOURS AND 70*F TO 40*F IN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. ALSO OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN FRONT UNDERCOUNTER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 110 EGGS AT 55.6*, 2LBS CHICKEN 51.2* PRODUCT DENATURED/DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40*F OR BELOW. CIATION ISSUED 7-38-005-A.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SCHOOL INFORMATION GIVEN NEED ADDITIONAL MANAGERS.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBESRVED CAKES/FLAN CUT AND PREPACKAGED WITH OUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER FRONT ALSO FANGUARD COVER, MICROWAVE FRONT AND REAR STOVE TOP.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.RESEAL WALL BEHIND 3 COMPATRMENT SINK.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT IN RESTROOM, NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT AND NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER FRONT HOOD.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60618
496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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