Taco Burrito King
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Taco Burrito King has 28 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
28
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 4 DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GRILL AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP/DISHWASHIG AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AUMMULATED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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70
Feb 27, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPICES STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF ON SITE.
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82
Oct 26, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE PEST ACTIVITY, AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING TACOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON THE GASKETS OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO PREPARE/HANDLE FOOD MUST COMPLETE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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74
Sep 8, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/11/2021 INSPECTION #2365627 $55. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. 56. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 11, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND WASHING SINK IN MENS WASH ROOM NOT MAINTAINED NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME.HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE OPERATIONAL AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER WASH ROOM FOR HAND WASHING AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE.(COS).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE.(COS).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER SHOWED MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COLOR CODED GREEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON DOOR GASKETS OF FOOD PREP COOLERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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64
Aug 29, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: NONE OF THE RESTROOM DOORS ARE SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
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90
Aug 22, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NONE OF THE RESTROOM DOORS ARE SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 14, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: OBSERVED BINS OF SPICES AND BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ON SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE GASKET OF THE PREP COOLERS. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13(A): MUST PROVIDE A CURB FOR THE MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING, STAINED OR BROKEN IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM HALLWAY AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING BY SODA SYRUP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL FOR ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED WALL BASE MISSING UNDER WAREWASH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOORS UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. MUST REPAIR. 6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN OVERS IN THE MENS AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA. 6-501.114: MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelving above prep table had exposed hand sink had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area under 3 compartment sink, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen areas that had broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced, floor by dish machine area needs re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood in rear kitchen prep area, and employee's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Self closing mechanism of employee's bathroom door in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Aug 26, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD AND #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN BOTH MENS, AND LADIES RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. ALSO PAINT WALL BEHIND THE MENU BOARD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA OVER THE FLOOR MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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May 4, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDLE IN FRONT PREP AREA TWO DOOR COOLER MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM BADLY STAINED, AND WALL SURFACE IN KITCHEN AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT KITCHEN BATHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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70
Dec 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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 ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS AND DIRTY POOLED WATER, UNDER AND AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE COUNTER WITH SYRUP STICKY BUILD-UP NEXT TO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jan 15, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER (FAR RIGHT) WITH MISSING HANDLE (NEXT TO GRILL).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND/UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING AROUND FLOOR MOP SINK.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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78
Jan 8, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. NOTED GARBAGE BAGS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER (FAR RIGHT) WITH MISSING HANDLE (NEXT TO GRILL).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND/UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE (FRONT SERVICE COUNTER) WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL WITH OPENING AROUND FRAME LEADING TO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.-----------MUST SEAL UNSEALED FRP WALL (CORNERS) BEHIND MICROWAVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING AROUND FLOOR MOP SINK.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE,FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEVERAL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE REAR,DRY STORAGE AREA ARE BURNT-OUT REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AS REQUIRED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR.VENTILATION COVERS (DUSTY) THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Mar 6, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Premises remodeling inside. Instructed to seal all openings and reseal/paint walls. Walls inside both men and women's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. THIS VIOLATION WAS NOTED 12-4-2012 ON INSPECTION REPORT#1277552 AND COMPLIANCE WAS TO BE MET ON 12-14-2O12
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AT NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN MISSING TILES WHICH NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE #29 ABOVE
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Dec 4, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter does not extent to protect from customer contamination. Instructed to enclose front counter.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel, can opener and deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Premises remodeling inside. Instructed to seal all openings and reseal/paint walls. Walls inside both men and women's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
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Sep 14, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter does not extent to protect from customer contamination. Instructed to enclose front counter.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel, can opener and deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Premises remodeling inside. Instructed to seal all openings and reseal/paint walls. Walls inside both men and women's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PIPE BEHIND PREP TABLE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP WRAPPED AROUND WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, CLEAN AND REPAINT, ALSO MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELF (FRONT FOOD PREP AREA).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) AND INTERIOR OF DOOR SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR AREA (BY EXIT DOOR) AND MUST CLEAN VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Apr 6, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING REACH-IN COOLER LEFT DOOR (NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL WITH TAPE AROUND) IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--- FOUND STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA BY OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE
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82
Mar 17, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING REACH-IN COOLER LEFT DOOR (NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL WITH TAPE AROUND) IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--- FOUND STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA BY OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 5, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND AND WITH GREASE HANGING AROUND OPENINGS OF THE SAID CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED (7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING REACH-IN COOLER LEFT DOOR (NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL WITH TAPE AROUND) IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUID-UP.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER ONE LEG (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE PREP TABLE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL AROUND PIPE INSIDE MOP ROOM. ---- MUST CLEAN VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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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. NOTED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO FOUND STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA BY OFFICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND REORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Burrito King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Burrito King on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Burrito King?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Taco Burrito King.
Has Taco Burrito King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Burrito King have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Burrito King means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taco Burrito King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Burrito King is inspected around two times per year on average.
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