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PEPE TACO

11652 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60643

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for PEPE TACO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641111

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: FOUND PIC HAS NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PIC ON SITE WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER WITH A FULL, LONG BEARD AND THE DISH WASHER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER TO WEAR A BEARD GUARD AND THE DISH WASHER TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A RUSTY SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND RUST FREE SURFACE. FOUND THE TOP SURFACE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE SLICER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE HOT/COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE LOWER TILE ON THE WALL BY THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOF OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS. FOUND DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND THE VENT HANGING WITH A BULD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION, CLEAN VENT AND REATTACH COVER. MAINTAIN ALL.

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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
2627807

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS AS WELL AS THE LOWER TWO DOOR REACH IN UNIT AT THE HOTLINE SIDE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING INSIDE AND THE GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH WALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN REAR AREAS (DRY STORAGE LEFT OF FOOD PREP ENTRANCE AND REAR TOILET ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615730

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOZZLES AND AREA AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET ON FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: COVING AT FAR END OF PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613811

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOZZLES AND AREA AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET ON FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: COVING AT FAR END OF PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593178

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TORTILLAS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FLOOR AT TLEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITH PEELING PAINT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR RACKS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: AREA IN NEED OF MINOR HOUSE KEEPING REMOVING LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574977

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED (STEAK, GROUND BEEF). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASSIGN PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. COS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF BEEF STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING OR PLACE BEEF 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING CARDBOARD ON SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE, PLATES, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH SOMETHING EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL RESIDUE AND SPILLS PRESENT ON THE SHELVING AND AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN, WAIT STAFF COOLER, AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPLATTERED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND FREEZER AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560548

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED(STEAK, GROUND BEEF). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASSIGN PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD(GUACAMOLE, SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED ONIONS)AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 52F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT COST OF $20 AND 2#.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLERS ON DOORS AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523273

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDOBARD. SHELVING SHALL BE NONABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510191

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDOBARD. SHELVING SHALL BE NONABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVES SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401992

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365413

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIOATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS, DIRT. MUST MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362781

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE TACO · 11652 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIOATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED RICE INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F AND APPROX 4-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 49.0F. INSTRUCTED (TCS) COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTUING.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: DISHWASHING FACILITIES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED HOT WATER FROM SPRAYER THAT REACHES THE 1ST COMARTMENT OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 87.0F. HOT WATER MUST BE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110.F.( FAUCET ON RIGHT IS TOO SHORT TO REACH THE IST COMPARTMENT WHERE THE SPRAYER IS). MUST REPAIR WATER AT SPRAYER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-025

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS, DIRT. MUST MAINTAIN.

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165 of 200 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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