EGGHOLIC/ TACO PROS

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS THAWING IMPROPERLY... RAW AND COOKED BEEF, PICADILLA, AND BEANS STORED INSIDE OF FOOD BAGS INSIDE CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE AS WELL AS IN STILL WATER INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER AS REQUIRED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON ALL WORKING INGREDIENTS LOCATED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR FREE OF BUILD UP DEBRIS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES ON PREMISE (TACO PROS) WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2639625 ON 7/13/26. THE VIOLATION AS FOLLOWS 3-603.11 OUT PF 07/20/2026 Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods (EGGS). Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VAID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING RICE, EGGS, SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF,BEANS, INSTRUCTED TO PROCIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP (EGG HOLIC) AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROCIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMALTEY 25 LBS COOKED RICE 53F, 8 LBS PICADILLA 49.6F, 10 LBS RAW BEEF 48.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS PREPARED TCS FOODS (MASALA GRAVY, POTATOES, RICE, MASHED VEGETABLES, BEANS STORED THROUGHOUT COOLING UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods (EGGS). Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS THAWING IMPROPERLY... RAW AND COOKED BEEF, PICADILLA, AND BEANS STORED INSIDE OF FOOD BAGS INSIDE CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE AS WELL AS IN STILL WATER INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER AS REQUIRED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON ALL WORKING INGREDIENTS LOCATED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR FREE OF BUILD UP DEBRIS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES ON PREMISE (TACO PROS) WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO Certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( rice, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Cooked food ( chicken ) held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hrs with no discard date, Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using disposable plastic spoons in food production, Instructed to use proper utensil.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Missing sink stoppers at front kitchen 3-comp sink, Instructed to obtain.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: No food handler training for kitchen staff. Instructed to obtain.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EGGS AT 66F, COOKED RICE AT 49-62F, AND POTATO SAMOSAS AT 73F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE-BY DATE. THE RICE WAS PREPARED ON 5/28/24. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATE-MARKED TCS FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS, USING THE PREP DATE AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS ONLY 1 PEST INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE PAST YEAR IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR. MUST PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT AND MAINTAINS IT IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER STORED ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA MADE INACCESSIBLE BY TEA POT BEING STORED IN HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN AN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE MANOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHBOWL SINKS MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT BAR, AND ON WALLS OF PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581849 DATED 9/18/2023: "OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR STAIRS AND WHERE LOAVES OF BREAD AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT BAR, PREP AREA, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR STAIRS AND WHERE LOAVES OF BREAD AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHBOWL SINKS MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT BAR, AND ON WALLS OF PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2564644 DATED 9/30/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM TOILET BOWLS TO BE SOILED WITH URINE AND DIRTY, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC WOMEN TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED TOILET TISSUE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.