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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618630
Location recorded for this inspection · WURST BEHAVIOR · 4009 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER/KEG COOLER WITH SYRUP/STICKY SUBSTANCE BEHIND THE BAR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL THE MOP SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/CLUTTER (UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES ETC) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618633
Location recorded for this inspection · MAS TACOS · 4009 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604641
Location recorded for this inspection · MAS TACOS · 4009 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604235
Location recorded for this inspection · MAS TACOS · 4009 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND UNISEX TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA NEEDS NEW BATTERY AND SOAP DISPENSER AT BAR HAS FALLEN OFF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SOAP DISPENSERS IN GOOD CONDITION.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAREST DINING ROOM WITHOUT COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581224
Location recorded for this inspection · MAS TACOS · 4009 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF MEAT STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM (2) RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND SEAL OPENING ON CORNER WALL BY THE MOPSINK IN PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/DOSHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (WOOD, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ETC) IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BRICK WALL BEHIND BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL A SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL COVERING, BACKSPLACH OR TILES.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: (1) FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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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