TACO BURRITO KING

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2369545, DATED 4/21/20. MUST CORRECTED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #38 EXIT DOOR BOTTOM DOOR SWEEP WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON SIDES AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. #41 WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. #53 FEMALE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER/LID FOR FEMININE ITEMS. #55 MISSING COVER OF THE EXHAUST FAN INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXIT DOOR BOTTOM DOOR SWEEP WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON SIDES AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FEMALE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER/LID FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING COVER OF THE EXHAUST FAN INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,TAMALES,CHICKEN,RICE ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. –

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LARGE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PEST PROOFED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY SHOWED MANAGER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS (POTS AND PANS) WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING ABOVE REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.---------- MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DUST AND DEBRIS AROUND THE WATER HEATER IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB DURING INSPECTION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found floors in disrepair in the (meats and cheeses) walk in cooler. Floor has uneven pavement and cracks/crevices. Must repair, seal, or paint floor to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found 1 compartment sink in utility room not connected to plumbing. Instructed must repair sink (connect to plumbing) or remove sink. Must maintain same. Found hose connected to wall faucet in utility room. Must install backflow prevention device on utility faucet. Must maintain same.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found items stored directly on the floors in both walk in coolers, and walk in freezer. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minors not corrected from report # 1591678, 12/14/15: #30 ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. #34 MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. (Floor tiles loose; There is still a spot that was not repaired. All tiles must be secured, and also must fill in with grout. Repairs incomplete.) #35 PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER SURROUNDING THE CEILING VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. Instructed to repair and/or complete all previous minors. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Found spoon handle laying in the rice in the hot hold unit. Instructed to remove utensil and store in a clean container. Utensils can be stored in foods, as long as handle contamination is avoided.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found calcium buildup on lid and on interior of ice machine. Also found small amount of black mold like substance on interior. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED COOK HANDLE READY TO EAT TACO TOPPINGS IE: FRESH CILANTRO AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOODS FOR CUSTOMERS. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THE CDPH RULE DISCUSSED IN REPORT #1562090 ON 8-11-15 OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND THAT EMPLOYEES MUST USE UTENSILS OR WEAR GLOVES AND WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER SURROUNDING THE CEILING VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR PREP/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILE AT SAME SINK AND MISSING TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.4 TO 52F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED TAMALES AT 47.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS COOKED RICE AT 45.4F, 45.9F, 45.1F. 20 LBS COOKED TAMALES AT 47.2F, 46.7F. 400 LBS CHEESE AT 45.9F, 60 LBS COOKED BEEF AT 46F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $850.00.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. HOT WATER VALVE WAS FOUND CLOSED FROM UNDER THE WASHBOWL. MANAGEMENT RESTORED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH PROPER CLEANABLE DOOR HANDLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER USE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILE AT SAME SINK AND MISSING TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DIRTY WALL VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL CERTIFICATES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE MOP ROOM, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SOME FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP AREA.------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SOUP KETTLE AND STOVE IN REAR COOKING AREA, FLOORS INSIDE CLEANING/ DETERGENT CLOSET NEXT TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL BEHIND SOUP KETTLE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.