Taco & Burrito House

1548 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2012
82
Score
Low Risk

TACO & BURRITO HOUSE, located at 1548 W Fullerton Ave in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on December 31, 2012, with a score of 82. This inspection noted four minor violations related to food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment. Across seven scored inspections, TACO & BURRITO HOUSE has historically maintained a low-risk status.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 31, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 8, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 12, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 6, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 3, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 4, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Dec 31, 2012 Inspection
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. THE HANDSINK DRAIN LINE LEAKS EXCESSIVELY WHEN THE WATER IS RUN IN THR SINK, SO THAT THE SINK CANNOT BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. ANOTHER HANDSINK IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE REAR PREP AREA (AT THE FRONT COUNTER). REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS SO THAT THEY CAN BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE PLASTIC FRAMING INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN AND SHOWS EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND INTERIOR OF BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAS A LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)