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TACO MAX

4009 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

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Out of Business
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Canvass
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580356

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564740

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564311

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH OPENINGS/TORN SCREEN.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,STOVE,BROILER AND DEEP FRYER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON COVING BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH THE POT/PAN STORAGE RACK AND ON LOWER WALL UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS OF LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537554

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537223

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HOT TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN HOT HOLD UNIT ON COOK LINE: SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 54.8F, BEEF AT 79.5F, AND BEEF AT 66.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTIAN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT USED TO STORE TORTILLAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT USED TO STORE TORTILLAS AND 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA USED TO STORE PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON HOT LINE COVERED IN KNIFE MARKS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUMPSTER IN REAR GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA SO THAT DUMPSTER LID IS ABLE TO BE SHUT TIGHTLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456315

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2454154

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR AND COOKS LINE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED.---- #49-: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT BAR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.------INTERIOR DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP MEAT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#54-MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.#55- CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS, UNDER COOLERS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----: FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, FRONT BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE.----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----#58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453673

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK WAS NOTED WITH DIRTY DISHES INSIDE THE SINK. THE REAR PREP HAND SINK ALSO HAD DIRTY DISHES INSIDE AND WAS ALSO BLOCKED FOR USE BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN, A STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE COOKS LINE. MANAGER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO READY TO EAT AVOCADO SLICES, CUT LIMES, DICED PINEAPPLE. ALSO OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED INSIDE A BOX COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRESH CILANTRO, FRESH PEPPERS. FRESH TOMATILLOS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING THE DIRTY MOP SINK. RAW EGGS AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT SALSA. ALL REMOVED AND DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH RUST AND DIRT. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 20

    PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED RICE. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE NOTED PILED HIGH IN A TIGHTLY COVERED PAN ON A COOLING RACK IN THE PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117F. MANAGER STATES THE RICE WAS PREPARED IN THE MORNING BETWEEN 9 AND 10 AM. RICE TEMPERATURE OF 117F WAS NOTED AT 3PM. REVIEWED WITH MANAGER PROPER COOLING PROCEDURE. RICE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE FRONT PREP SALSA COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 TO 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON WALLS, STORED FOODS AND BAGGED RED ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL AND SANITIZE. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR AND COOKS LINE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN CORNERS AND SEAMS OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----STORED MEAT SLICER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.----EXTREMELY DIRTY SPLASH GUARD ON THE COOKS LINE DEEP FRYER/STOVE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PRESSED WOOD SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT PREP COFFEE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP NOTED STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW, MOLDY WOOD ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/PAINT/SEAL.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL AT THE REAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE/BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-12-20 #2370481 NOT CORRECTED. #37-: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#39- OBSERVED BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AND DRY FOODS ie: BULK RICE. MUST REMOVE BOX FREEZERS AND BULK RICE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE CEILING ABOVE FREEZERS.#40-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.#47-: BROKEN/MISSING COOLER DOOR HANDLES, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES AND REMOVE TAPE.#49-: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT BAR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.-----: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----INTERIOR DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP MEAT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#54-MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.#55- CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS, UNDER COOLERS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----: FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, FRONT BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. FLOOR OF OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER. ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE.-----WALL BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED ON THE RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.----#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.#58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370481

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO READY TO EAT GUACAMOLE, LETTUCE, SHREDDED CHEESE, FRESH TOMATOES. ALSO RAW EGGS INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER ON SHELVING OVER PREPARED FOODS AND A LARGE CONTAINER OF SHREDDED CHEESE IN A COOLER ON TOP OF PLASTIC PACKED RAW MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW AND PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS PROTECTED. ALL FOODS REMOVED/REARRANGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS READY TO FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE VARIOUS COOLERS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, COOKED PORK WITH NO DATE LABELING AND SOME PREPARED FOODS DATED WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS READY TO FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF TOXIC CLEANING ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND NOT LABELED IN THE WORKING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TOXIC CLEANING ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AND DRY FOODS ie: BULK RICE. MUST REMOVE BOX FREEZERS AND BULK RICE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE CEILING ABOVE FREEZERS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PREPARING/FILLING TO GO CONTAINERS WITH SAUCES IN THE UNUSED DINING ROOM WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS TO PICK-UP TOGO ORDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE PREPARED IN THE DESIGNATED FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BROKEN PLASTIC ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE ICE SCOOP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING COOLER DOOR HANDLES, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES AND REMOVE TAPE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----INTERIOR DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP MEAT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT BAR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS, UNDER COOLERS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, FRONT BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. FLOOR OF OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER. ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE.-----WALL BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.-----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED ON THE RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MATS MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2301014

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294100

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293687

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAX · 4009 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

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

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60618

496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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