Lp Express Tacos
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2011
67
Score
LP EXPRESS TACOS INC, located at 3722 W Belmont Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 28, 2011, resulting in a score of 67. The inspection identified eight minor violations. Across three scored inspections, LP EXPRESS TACOS INC has historically been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspection History
Mar 28, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jun 30, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 28, 2011 Inspection
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, FOUND ABOUT 10 LBS. OF STUFFED PEPPERS [CHILE RELLENO] AT 52.5F, 8 LBS. RICE AT 48.9F AND 5 LBS CHEESE AT 56.1F, FOOD ITEMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. NO TEMP. LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005[A]. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$150.00.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE MOP CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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