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PEEPLES TACO'S

5944 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PEEPLES TACO'S 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
2621709

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613900

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS, TIME TEMPERATURE AND CONTROL, FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED AND SERVED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 12:35PM. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOX OF CHICKEN THAWING IMPROPERLY IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER FLOOR MATS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT THE FRYER AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FREEZER BAGS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT-LINE AND PREP FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY SHOE PRINTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT-LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIVE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604593

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR TO BE NOT TIGHT-FITTING AND UNABLE TO SECURELY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO ALLOW FOR DOOR TO CLOSE SECURELY AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM DOORS TIGHT-FITTING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL LINE) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND OTHER DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT WITH ADEQUATE CLEANING SUPPLIES AND AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF HEAVY SOILS SUCH AS GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND IN CORNERS OF PREP AREA WHERE ITEMS ARE INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING OR PEST MONITORING, SUCH AS BETWEEN LARGE IMMOBILE EQUIPMENT ITEMS SUCH AS FREEZERS AND LARGE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP AREAS FREE FROM EXCESSIVE CLUTTER TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE ACCESS AND EFFECTIVE PEST MONITORING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604286

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWEABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 40 DROPPINGS IN REAR CORNER BEHIND UPRIGHT COLD-HOLDING AND FREEZER UNITS, APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS BENEATH MILK CRATES IN CORNER NEAR 2-DOOR FREEZER UNITS, APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA, APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA BENEATH COLD-HOLDING UNITS, FRONT SERVICE SHELF, AND IN AND BELOW DRY STORAGE CABINETS NEAR HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EFFECTIVELY REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEEK ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 DEAD COCKROACHES SURROUNDING MILK CRATES IN THE REAR AREA NEAR 2-DOOR FREEZER UNITS, 1 DEAD COCKROACH BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES AND OTHER DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AND PESTS AT AN ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INVIDUALLY-WRAPPED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL ROLLS STORED ON ELEVATED WALL SHELF IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FROM TOILET ROOM AND CEASE STORAGE OF ANY SINGLE-USE OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL LINE COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DE-ICE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL OR ICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR TO BE NOT TIGHT-FITTING AND UNABLE TO SECURELY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO ALLOW FOR DOOR TO CLOSE SECURELY AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM DOORS TIGHT-FITTING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL LINE) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND OTHER DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT WITH ADEQUATE CLEANING SUPPLIES AND AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF HEAVY SOILS SUCH AS GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND IN CORNERS OF PREP AREA WHERE ITEMS ARE INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING OR PEST MONITORING, SUCH AS BETWEEN LARGE IMMOBILE EQUIPMENT ITEMS SUCH AS FREEZERS AND LARGE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP AREAS FREE FROM EXCESSIVE CLUTTER TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE ACCESS AND EFFECTIVE PEST MONITORING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592821

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587913

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEEF,CHICKEN,STEAK,ETC). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHEESE AND FROZEN HOT SAUCE THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE SIDES, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST HARBORING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND RACKS TO REMOVE SPILL, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE BINS AND CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578896

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEEF,CHICKEN,STEAK,ETC). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK AND COOKED BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR STORING ITEMS AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND RACKS TO REMOVE SPILL, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE BINS AND CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE SIDES, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565977

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH UNITS WITHA BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. ON THE LOWER FLOOR OF THE UNITS, DOORS AND GASKET SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE SIDES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREAS FRONT AND REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER, ALONG THE SIDES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PULL FROM THE WALLS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN REAR IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555679

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTILE BLACK PLASTIC MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR STORING ITEMS AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE SIDES, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST HARBORING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPOLYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR NEAR THE MULTI DOOR FREEZER AS WELL AS A DEEP FRYER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO ONE DOOR UP RIGHT REACH IN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOF VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND THE HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509697

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509331

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2365952 DATED ON 03/18/20 NOT CORRECTED#49-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN /2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365952

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HAND-SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN /2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILT UP GREASE ACCUMULATION ON MENUS LOCATED IN FRONT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR OF FACILITY IN CORNERS ALONG SIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PERSONAL ITEMS , CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.

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157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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