Peeples Taco's
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2012
64
Score
PEEPLES TACO'S, located at 5944 W Chicago Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 6, 2012, resulting in a score of 64. This inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with food container labeling, equipment design and maintenance, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has historically been categorized as low-risk.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2012
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
Jan 27, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Aug 23, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 12, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Feb 6, 2012 Inspection
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STEAM TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER,GREASE TRAP,RUSTY TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELF & DOOR OF TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR ON 8- DOOR FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS,POP COOLER,FRYERS,HOOD,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE,WALL VENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & CLEAN ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN LOBBY & PREP AREAS,REAR DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & LOBBY.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 INSTALL A HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS & STEM .
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ELEVATE ARTICLES (PERSONAL)OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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