Chicken and Tacos Place
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2013
70
Score
CHICKEN AND TACOS PLACE, located at 5200 N Elston Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 14, 2013, resulting in a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues related to food temperature during storage and service, the design and maintenance of food contact surfaces, and the cleanliness of equipment. Historical data indicates a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across four scored events for the establishment.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 14, 2013 Inspection
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED BEANS AT 50.0F, STUFFED PEPPER AT 47.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 48.9F, STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $150.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 25 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES FOR STORAGE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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