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TACO MAYA

823 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for TACO MAYA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638967

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAYA · 823 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, STEAK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INFORMED MANAGEMENT THAT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ACCROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303864

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAYA · 823 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BISTRO WARE WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG REMAINS ON MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2232458. 2-102.13 PERFORMED ON 10/29/18. OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303561

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAYA · 823 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE UTILIZED RESTROOM. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS. HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING FOOD INSIDE SINK STORED IN CONTAINER (BOX) AND BUCKETS UNDER BOX ALL STORED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BISTRO WARE WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG REMAINS ON MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 19

    PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS; FOOD HANDLERS PLACE COLD ITEMS (RICE, BEANS, ETC) FROM COLD HOLING DIRECTLY INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLERS OF REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING PROCEDURES OF IN HOUSE COOKED ITEM, MUST REHEAT FOOD ITEMS ON STOVE, GRIDDLE OR MICROWAVE TO 165 DEGREES F BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING FOR IN HOUSE ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA. RICE AT 104-121 DEGREES F INSIDE HOT HOLDING WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPX $150 35LBS

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT TEST KIT/TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER RESIDUAL FOR CHEMICALS UTILIZED IN FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2232458. 2-102.13 PERFORMED ON 10/29/18. OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; SUMMARY REPORT NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232458

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAYA · 823 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK ANY HAND WASHING SINKS AND ALWAYS MAKE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVE THE PREP TABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RED, GREEN AND AVOCADO SALSAS AT THE SALSA BUFFET) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; GREEN AND RED SALSA AT 54.0F AND AVOCADO SALSA AT 54.9F LOCATED AT THE BUFFET IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. 4LBS OF GREEN AND AVOCADO SALSAS DISCARDED COST $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 1/24/18 NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135911

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAYA · 823 S STATE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130084

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO MAYA · 823 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS AND COOLERS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT TURNED ON AND NOT AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS/PREP COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED NO BLEACH NOR SANITIZER ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER OF THE 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND NO SOAP ONE OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN SOAP IN THE WASH ROOM AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED SIGNS FOR WASHROOM NOT DESIGNATED "MEN" AND "WOMEN" INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD IN PLACE AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE SALSA BAR STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD WITH ENCLOSED ENDS AND ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD GLASS PROVIDED FOR THE REAR OF THE SALSA STATION. OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD IN PLACE FOR THE TORTILLA AND CHIPS STATION LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT LEAST 60" FROM THE GROUND AND PROTECTS FOOD AT TORTILLA AND CHIPS STATION ADEQUATELY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE NOR CONTACT OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER ON SITE NOR CONTRACT STATING THAT THE FACILITY WILL BE RECEIVING A OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS AND CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASH BOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS MUST BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND A MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLUMBER PUTTY IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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