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PEEPLES TACO'S

5944 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant

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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.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385434

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO 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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,DISH RACK,EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE BINS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,LOBBY ,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR AREA BY FURNANCE.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER FOOD STORAGE UNITS AND IN FRONT AREA

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385414

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA AND REAR DOOR RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM IN RIGHT CORNER AND FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP AND RIGHT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASETRAP RUSTED OUT AND LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR,ALSO WATER BACKING UP IN FAR LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND SLOW DRAINING.ALSO PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH AND FAUCETS AT SAME.ALSO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS STOPPED UP NOT DRAINING,USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASETRAP & SLOW DRAIN ,PIPES AND FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,DISH RACK,EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE BINS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,LOBBY ,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR AREA BY FURNANCE.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER FOOD STORAGE UNITS AND IN FRONT AREA

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385409

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT 59.0F AND 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AT 53,8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND FREEZER AT 0.0F.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS GROUND BEEF 51.1F-76.3F,ITALIAN BEEF 47.1F,CHICKEN IN RANCHERA SAUCE 48.2F-51.4F,RAW SHELLED EGGS 50.7F-52.5F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 68LBS. $241.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA AND REAR DOOR RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM IN RIGHT CORNER AND FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP AND RIGHT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASETRAP RUSTED OUT AND LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR,ALSO WATER BACKING UP IN FAR LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND SLOW DRAINING.ALSO PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH AND FAUCETS AT SAME.ALSO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS STOPPED UP NOT DRAINING,USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASETRAP & SLOW DRAIN ,PIPES AND FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,DISH RACK,EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE BINS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,LOBBY ,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR AREA BY FURNANCE.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER FOOD STORAGE UNITS AND IN FRONT AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1389372

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO 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: PASTIC FOOD CONTAINER IN COLD HOLD UNIT NOT DATED AND LABELED. ISTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME ON RUBBER SEAL, AND BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS .

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1367350

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO 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: LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS, POP COOLER, FRYERS,HOOD, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WHEEL BASES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS, MICROWAVE, WALL VENTS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT, FLOOR MATS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN LOBBY AND PREP AREAS,REAR DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND LOBBY.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT 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
1202795

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO 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: LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINEDR IN THE REACHIN COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS,WHEEL BASES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202780

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO 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 FOUR TOPS OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS MISSING ONE TOP AND IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE MISSING TOP SO DUMPSTER IS COVERED AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINEDR IN THE REACHIN COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS,WHEEL BASES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286027

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202344

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO 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: FRONT REACHIN COOLER IS DRIPPING WATER INTO A PAN.TEMPERATURES ARE 38.5F. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE COMPRESSOR REPAIRED. THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY. REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR AND SOME ARE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELDS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR CLEAN ALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS STEADY STREAM OF WATER COMMING FROM BOTH OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH FAUCETS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL THE COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547998

Location recorded for this inspection · PEEPLES TACO'S · 5944 W CHICAGO 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STEAM TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLERS,GREASE TRAP,PREP TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELF & DOOR IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR ON 8- DOOR FREEZER.

  • 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.MUST CLEAN FGREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS,POP COOLER,FRYERS,HOOD,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE,WALL VENTS.

  • 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.MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR RWEPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN LOBBY & PREP AREAS,REAR DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & LOBBY.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

  • 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.MUST PROVIDE STEM & COLD HOLDING THERMOMETERS.

  • 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547972

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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  • PEEPLE'S TACOS5944 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • BITOY'S BISTRO INC.5946 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • LA ESCUELITA NUMERO CUARTO5949-5951 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651Children's Services Facility · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • LA ESCUELITA NUMERO CUATRO5951 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651Children's Services Facility · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • TAQUERIA EL AQUILA INC5957 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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