TACO HOUSE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLES ON DOORS IN PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,REFRIGERATORS,WHEEL BASES,MOP SINK,FRYERS,REFRIGERATORS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS,WIRE MESH AT UPPER WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER,CORRAL,FILTERS.MUST DEFROST FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN. GREASE AND FOOD OBSERVED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED IN CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE, GREASE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND AND THE TOILET ROOM HAND SINK. WATER COMES OUT SLOWLY.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTER REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET. HANG WET MOP TO DRY.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCK ROACH ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.PEST CONTROL ON SITE AT THIS TIME.

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.Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLES ON DOORS IN PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,REFRIGERATORS,WHEEL BASES,MOP SINK,FRYERS,REFRIGERATORS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS,WIRE MESH AT UPPER WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER,CORRAL,FILTERS.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN MOP SINK AREA.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS,CRACKS & CREVICES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

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 OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 3- COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN CRACKS & CREVICES OF ALL WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,HOT WATER TANK,AT GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SHELVING UNITS AT WOK STATION,UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,MOP SINK,CRAWLING ON FLOOR & WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA,ALSO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES IN LOWER VANITY AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,REFRIGERATOR & SHELVING UNITS .ALSO LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELF AT HOT WATER TANK.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/30/11.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)

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 FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLES ON DOORS IN PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

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.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,REFRIGERATORS,WHEEL BASES,MOP SINK,FRYERS,REFRIGERATORS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS,WIRE MESH AT UPPER WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER,CORRAL,FILTERS.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.

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 THROUGHOUT.

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 CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN MOP SINK AREA.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS,CRACKS & CREVICES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 3- COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM VIOLATION STILL PENDING

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS VIOLATION STILL PENDING

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE

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 CLEAN/REPAINT WALL SURFACES REAR KITCHEN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTER REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN.