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TACO BURRITO KING

6518-6520 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60707

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TACO BURRITO KING on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635548

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BURRITO KING · 6518-6520 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13---OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659949

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BURRITO KING · 6518-6520 W NORTH 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: NOTED PIPE BEHIND PREP TABLE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP WRAPPED AROUND WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, CLEAN AND REPAINT, ALSO MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELF (FRONT FOOD PREP AREA).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) AND INTERIOR OF DOOR SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR AREA (BY EXIT DOOR) AND MUST CLEAN VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
177006

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BURRITO KING · 6518-6520 W NORTH 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: MUST REPLACE MISSING REACH-IN COOLER LEFT DOOR (NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL WITH TAPE AROUND) IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--- FOUND STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA BY OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176709

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BURRITO KING · 6518-6520 W NORTH 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: MUST REPLACE MISSING REACH-IN COOLER LEFT DOOR (NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL WITH TAPE AROUND) IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--- FOUND STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA BY OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176521

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BURRITO KING · 6518-6520 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND AND WITH GREASE HANGING AROUND OPENINGS OF THE SAID CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED (7-38-020)

  • 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 RE CAULK AROUND MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING REACH-IN COOLER LEFT DOOR (NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL WITH TAPE AROUND) IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    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 AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUID-UP.

  • 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 REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER ONE LEG (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE PREP TABLE.

  • 35

    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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL AROUND PIPE INSIDE MOP ROOM. ---- MUST CLEAN VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 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. NOTED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO FOUND STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA BY OFFICE.

  • 40

    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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND REORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60707

64 of 87 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 1870339.

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