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TACO & BURRITO HOUSE

2430 N CENTRAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TACO & BURRITO HOUSE 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
2552456

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO & BURRITO HOUSE · 2430 N CENTRAL 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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329744

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO & BURRITO HOUSE · 2430 N CENTRAL 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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust in kitchen prep area, and bar area shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clea, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under cooking equipment, bar area, under ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles in kitchen area not clean, need cleaning, ceiling tile by front counter no clean, need cleaning. Wall in walk in cooler, rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms, dining areas not clean, need cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326908

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO & BURRITO HOUSE · 2430 N CENTRAL 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 DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS REAR STORAGE AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 41

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277304

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO & BURRITO HOUSE · 2430 N CENTRAL 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: Can opener attached to prep table, utensils, sinks, interior panel of ice machine and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in prep area, storage area, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop stored on shelf in storage area. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
680089

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO & BURRITO HOUSE · 2430 N CENTRAL AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: No hot running water under city pressure. Both toilet room hand sinks not provided with hot running water. Hot water temperature at 60.3 F. Instructed manager that sinks must have hot running water at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. manager was able to provided hot water at hand sinks in men's toilet room at 112.0 F and women's 94.1 F and rising.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Prep tables, exterior cooking equipment, exposed hand sink in bar, can opener and three compartment sink not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in prep area and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491825

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO & BURRITO HOUSE · 2430 N CENTRAL 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.--------MUST CLEAN, PAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN SODA COOLER OR REPLACE.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.

  • 41

    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. ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68130

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO & BURRITO HOUSE · 2430 N CENTRAL 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE RUBBER HOSES OR PIPING WITH BUILD-UP BEHIND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK OR SEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN REAR AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULDS.

  • 41

    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. NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1332365.

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