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ARTURO'S TACOS

2001 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626002

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Meat slicer in basement prep kitchen mot clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253204

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT TCS FOODS WITH BARE HANDS SUCH AS (CHEESE,SHREEDED LETTUCE,DICED TOMATOES,SLICED RADISH) THAT WAS PUT ON TOP OF TACOS TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT. MUST USE GLOVES,UTENSILS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH 1LB. FRESH MUSSELS AND 5LBS. OYSTERS INSIDE OF PANS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.APPX.6LBS.$59.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETERS TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: DISCUSSED WITH THE PIC ON HOW GLOVES SHOULD BE USED IN FOOD PREPARATION BY FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,DISH RACKS AND DELIME DISH MACHINE,DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS..

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR /PREP AREA AND REMOVE TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136162

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 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: Found 40lbs of cooked rice in the large walk in cooler at 57.1f. Facility stated the rice was cooked yesterday. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above and to cool down cooked foods to 70F in 2 hours maximum and then to 40f in an additional 4 hours maximum. Operator discarded and denatured said food with a stated value of $120. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed a foodhandler touching ready to eat foods with his bare hands: a sandwich bun/bread, tortillas, and garnishes (cheese and cilantro). Instructed facility that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Operator discarded said items and reviewed with employees. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Found raw chicken stored above vegetables and fish in the rear prep 2 door cooler. Also found raw beef stored above cut vegetables and garnishes in the front counter 2 door prep top cooler. Instructed facility to store all items in order of final cooking temperature with highest final cooking temperature on bottom and lowest on top and to maintain. Operator corrected at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed prepackaged items for sale at the front counter without labels. Instructed facility to label and maintain all items that are packaged with name, date, ingredients, and location of production/purchase.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed grease and food debris accumulated on the sides and exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper, interior portions of the basement ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout: along wall bases, behind and under equipment, and heavy buildup under the rear fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed hand sink immediately adjacent and accessible to the basement prep area right outside of the walk in coolers. Sink must have hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain stoppers for all compartments of the three compartments sinks on site.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed the room just off the pop room in the basement to have clutter and items stored on floor. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store at least 6 inches off floors and walls to help facilitate proper cleaning methods and help prevent potential pest harborage.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1952221

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 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: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LID BROKEN IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CORRECTED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUIL-UP ON LIGHT SHIELS COVERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981223

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 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: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LID BROKEN IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPING FOOD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960528

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 N WESTERN 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: Found heavily soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Instructed to sand or replace. Must maintain. Waste pipe in basement only partially covered in basement dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate protection above food items such as canned fruits/veggies and flour (drop ceiling or pipe covering) or move food items to proper storage area.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEAH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND STAINS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed no working lights in dry storage (beer and soda) area. Instructed to repair. Must provide adequate lighting throughout facility.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must install back flow device on utility sink in basement. Must install hand sink in basement prep area or remove all prep items (prep tables, cutting boards, cutting or shredding machines). Instructed all prep areas must be equipped with convenient, easily accessible hand sink (complete with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels). Must maintain. NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BY 12/15/2016.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found items stored on milk crates in basement area. Instructed all items must be stored at least 6 inches from the floor, but on shelving that allows floors to be cleaned while items stored. Basement area must be organized

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937471

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 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: Facility unable to maintain proper temperature in front reach in cooler. Air temperature found is 50.3F. Instructed cooler must be able to maintain internal temperature of 40F or less. All items removed. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. Instructed must not use cooler until it has been repaired, inspected by CDPH and tag removed. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in cooler in the front prep area: 15lbs of guacamole @ 52.9F (valued at $ 45); 10bs of shredded cheese @ 52.6f ($18.9); 10lbs of shredded lettuce @ 50.4f ($22); 20lbs diced tomatoes @ 51.1f - 55.9f ($15); 2lbs of stuffed poblano peppers @ 55.9f ($19); 1lb of eggs @ 54.7f ($9.75 ); 5lbs carnitas @ 56.2f ($7.95); 1/5lbs of sliced cheese @ 57.0f ($2.5); 1lb of tripe @ 100.4f ($1.49 ); 1.5lbs pork chops @ 52.7f ($4.58); 15lbs of raw steak/beef @ 49.8f - 52.7f ($ 103.5); 5lbs barbacoa @ 53.4f ($2.70); and 5lbs of shrimp @ 52.3f ($ ). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less during storage (or 140f and above). Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed food handler using bare hands to prepare taco (touching tortilla, lettuce, avocado, etc.) Also witnessed same food handler cracking an egg with bare hands, and not washing hands before moving on to the next task, which was using a utensil for food at the grill. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Must use gloves or utensils, and must wash hands when switching tasks and in between glove changes. Food handler put gloves on during inspection. Gloves supplied at each station. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods improperly stored throughout facility. 2 door reach in cooler: raw chicken and fish stored directly above soup and sauce. walk in cooler: raw meats stored directly above cooked meats and produce; In front reach in cooler: eggs stored directly above produce and ready to eat foods. Operator corrected all coolers during inspection. Instructed must have eggs and raw items stored under ready to eat or cooked foods. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found heavily soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Instructed to sand or replace. Must maintain. Waste pipe in basement only partially covered in basement dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate protection above food items such as canned fruits/veggies and flour (drop ceiling or pipe covering) or move food items to proper storage area.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found dust build up on vents above coffee and juice station. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed no working lights in dry storage (beer and soda) area. Instructed to repair. Must provide adequate lighting throughout facility.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must install back flow device on utility sink in basement. Found leak under dish machine. Must repair and maintain. Must install hand sink in basement prep area or remove all prep items (prep tables, cutting boards, cutting or shredding machines). Instructed all prep areas must be equipped with convenient, easily accessible hand sink (complete with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels). Must maintain.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must provide thermometers in all coolers. Must also have a stem thermometer available for food handlers.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found items stored on milk crates in basement area. Instructed all items must be stored at least 6 inches from the floor, but on shelving that allows floors to be cleaned while items stored. Basement area must be organized.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937539

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 N WESTERN 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: Found heavily soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Instructed to sand or replace. Must maintain. Waste pipe in basement only partially covered in basement dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate protection above food items such as canned fruits/veggies and flour (drop ceiling or pipe covering) or move food items to proper storage area.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found dust build up on vents above coffee and juice station. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed no working lights in dry storage (beer and soda) area. Instructed to repair. Must provide adequate lighting throughout facility.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must install back flow device on utility sink in basement. Found leak under dish machine. Must repair and maintain. Must install hand sink in basement prep area or remove all prep items (prep tables, cutting boards, cutting or shredding machines). Instructed all prep areas must be equipped with convenient, easily accessible hand sink (complete with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels). Must maintain.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must provide thermometers in all coolers. Must also have a stem thermometer available for food handlers.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found items stored on milk crates in basement area. Instructed all items must be stored at least 6 inches from the floor, but on shelving that allows floors to be cleaned while items stored. Basement area must be organized.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442164

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 N WESTERN 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: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE REAR 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN AT FRONT, REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, ON SITE AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442145

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/12/15 REPORT#1441683 (32)RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. (33)DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. (34)OBSERVED DAMAGE AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE REAR 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN AT FRONT, REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, ON SITE AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441683

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 N WESTERN 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: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. OBSERVED DAMAGE AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490854

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 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: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN LABELS AND/OR SIGNAGE FOR PASTRIES RECEIVED FROM OUTSIDE BAKERY. SIGNAGE/LABELS MUST HAVE NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY, INGREDIENTS, MAJOR ALLERGENS AND DATES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490598

Location recorded for this inspection · ARTURO'S TACOS · 2001 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 A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING WHERE WATER PIPE EXITS EXTERIOR WALL. GAP ACCESSIBLE THROUGH BASEMENT AND EXTERIOR POTENTIALLY ALLOWING ENTRY FOR PESTS. FOUND ADDITIONAL 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BOTH GAPS SO ALL OUTER OPENINGS ARE PROTECTED AND TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN LABELS AND/OR SIGNAGE FOR PASTRIES RECEIVED FROM OUTSIDE BAKERY. SIGNAGE/LABELS MUST HAVE NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY, INGREDIENTS, MAJOR ALLERGENS AND DATES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE BEVERAGE STATION AND FRONT COUNTER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT WESTERN MOST FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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