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VELVET TACO

1110 N STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for VELVET TACO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637468

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF MOLD AROUND THE SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AS THE TORTILLA CHIPS ARE STORED THERE FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE SEAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD SYSTEM IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629594

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE LARGE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE COOKING SURFACES(FLATTOP,GRILL) IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT AND THE UPSTAIRS SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE THE CASH RESGISTERS ARE LOCATED IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611783

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN BASEMENT AREA THAT COULD BE POSSIBLE ENTRY WAYS FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AT THE DRYING RACK AREA LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BEVERAGE-AIR COOLING UNIT IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE HAND SINK IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION OR MUST REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR ANY POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SODA DISPECENING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT AS AT THE SHELVING UNIT THAT SITS IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE THREE COMP SINK AREA AT THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS A NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589788

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS PREPARED IN HOUSE AND STORED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING BEYOND 48-HOUR RULE. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIANCE. DISCUSSED THE HACCP CONCEPTS WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRODUCT REMOVED PENDING RECEIPT OF AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR VIOLATION AND CITAITON ISSUED. ISSUE CITATION UNDER VIOLATION #29."

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING BACKFLOW AT UTILITY SINK NEEDS REPAIR. REPAIR BACKFLOW ACCORDING TO ILLINOIS AND LOCAL PLUMBING CODE. REFERENCE 5-205.15.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583668

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPEN HOLE ON THE BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR SIDE EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO DUMPSTER WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116: OBSERVED TOP OF GREASE TRAP WASTE CONTAINER SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED VENT HEAVILIY SOILED WITH DUST ABOVE THE HANDSINK/COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (FRYER) FOUND AT BOTTOM OF THE "EMPLOYEE ONLY" STAIRCASE LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583496

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN COOKLINE. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 66F LOCATED AT REGISTER HANDSINK AND 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM. TEMPERATURE OF WATER MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERAURE, MEASURED AT 118.2F LOCATED IN REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $10 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND IN REACH-IN PREP-LINE COOLER; 5LBS OF PICO CORN SALAD MEASURED AT 46.5F AND CUT LEAFY SALADS MEASURED BETWEEN 59-60F. APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $11. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED BRISKET AND COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN SEALED BAD WITH NO DATE LABELS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERAURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. APPROXIMATELY 31LBS AT AN APPRXIMATE COST OF $130 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN HOLE ON THE BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR SIDE EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO DUMPSTER WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP OF GREASE TRAP WASTE CONTAINER SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT HEAVILIY SOILED WITH DUST ABOVE THE HANDSINK/COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (FRYER) FOUND AT BOTTOM OF THE "EMPLOYEE ONLY" STAIRCASE LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577581

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS PREPAPRED FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN AND RAW FISH COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 11:15 AM. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING EXIT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT COOKLINE HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE GRILL AND PREP-LINE DRAWER COOLER NEXT TO THE FRYERS IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERAUTE. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F AND BELOW. BLUE CHEESE MEASURED AT 60.3F, AVOCADO PICO DE GALLO SALAD MEASURED AT 60.1F, CORN PICO DE GALLO MEASURED AT 61.4F, DICED TOMATOES MEASURED AT 58F, QUESO FRESCO MEASURED AT 58.3F, RAW CHICKEN MEASURED AT 56.5F, RAW FISH MEASURED AT 54.2F, AND TOFU MEASURED AT 53.1F, AND PAR-COOKED POTATOES 54.2F. APPROXIMATELY 54LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $190.00 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKLINE GRILL AND THE PREP-LINE DRAWER COOLER NEXT TO FRYERS IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS GRILL MEASURED AT 61F AND PREP-LINE DRAWER COOLER NEXT TO FRYER MEASURED AT 56F. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22). COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO [email protected] ONCE PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-05 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571358

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND SINKS AND MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 DEAD ROACHES NEAR BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES IN BASEMENT AND UPSTAIRS COOKLINE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLUTTERED DIRTY DISH ITEMS FOUND SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF CLUTTER AND PLACE DISHWARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.- ALL DISHES WERE PLACED ON SHELVING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE DISH AREA ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOISTURE IN DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAFF HAS CLEANED AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOUND NEAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546852

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR MARGARITA MACHINE COVERED AND RENDERED INACCESSIBLE WITH A LARGE PAN OF TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT AREA NEXT TO MARGARITA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE RELATED VIOLATIONS.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT DELIVERS 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND HOLE IN CORNER OF BASEMENT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPTY LIGHT SOCKET COVERED IN ALUMINUM FOIL IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534495

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASMENT'S KITCHEN CEILING AND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR. EXCESSIVE MOLD AND DUST BUILD-UP NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2532067

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK AT FIRST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN, FOUND A BAG OF FOOD PLACED IN HAND WASH SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE FROM ANY OBSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CL TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASMENT'S KITCHEN CEILING AND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR. EXCESSIVE MOLD AND DUST BUILD-UP NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN MISSING BASE BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509507

Location recorded for this inspection · VELVET TACO · 1110 N STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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