Taco Burrito King
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 42 inspections at Taco Burrito King stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 13 times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taco Burrito King is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHORIZO 46.6F, CHICKEN 46.1F/44.9F. CHICKEN TAMALES 45.8F, GROUND BEEF 45.3F, PORK TAMALES 44.6F, EGGS 46.3F CHICKEN MELANESSA 44F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $275.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 9, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/4/2024, REPORT #2590392. #36-NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.#39--NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. #41-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. #47-NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BY SHELVES NEAR STAFF DOOR ENTRANCE. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN FAR REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CLEAN PINK RESIDUE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS CARD BOARD BOXES STORED BY ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE BINS IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS IN SEPARATE AREA.
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Mar 4, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH DRAWERS AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK (49.8F/ 50.1F),CHORIZO 48.2F,CHICKEN 47.8F, EGGS 49.6F, TAMALES 48.9F, FLOUTAS 47F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 58 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $207.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK (SANITIZING STRENGTH 00PPM). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS ABOV THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 51.0 F,CHICKEN FLAUTAS AT 50.1 F,EGGS AT 52.1F,GUACAMOLE AT 48.9F ETC.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS)CHICKEN FLAUTAS AND SOUR CREAM ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING FAN COVERS AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2023
Recent Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS,WASHROOMS).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHNG AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 28, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS,WASHROOMS).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHNG AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (1) HANDWASHING SINK COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN AS REQUIRED LOCATED NEXT TO DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS,WASHROOMS).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHNG AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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May 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. DO NOT USE CARDBOARD FOR SHELF LINER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN. FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN ACCROSS FROM 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 4 DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL: EGGS AT 58.1F, GROUND BEEF AT 48.3F, AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 70LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON TOILET FLUSH BOX IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT WATER) FAUCET AT RIGHT HANDSINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Mar 6, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING GRILL NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND WORKS IN CATEGORY ONE RESTAURANTS MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Dec 7, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS (SALSAS,BEANS,RICE ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IS MISSING A HAND WASHING SIGN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE WHEELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING GRILL NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND WORKS IN CATEGORY ONE RESTAURANTS MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Oct 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A PREP 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT FRONT PREP AREA CHICKEN AT 63.0F,CHEESE QUESADILLAS AT 54.2F AND INSIDE THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER SOUR CREAM AT 53.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $80.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE SCOOP) STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the cutting board at the 2 door cooler (where guacamole is stored) to have deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. At the same cooler observed torn gaskets on both doors as well as the front counter 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace all and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dish machine drain pipe to partially spill water on to floor due to it not being properly pitched to the floor drain. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water flows entirely into drain.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed the lid of the recycling dumpster outside to be open due to garbage boxes overflowing. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so lids are closed at all times. Additionally observed the waste grease receptacle outside encrusted with grease and food debris on the top. Instructed facility to clean and maintain to help prevent pest harborage and feeding. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the cutting board at the 2 door cooler (where guacamole is stored) to have deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. At the same cooler observed torn gaskets on both doors as well as the front counter 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace all and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and water stains on the floor around the drain in the rear prep under the wire shelving rack. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor under and around the ice machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dish machine drain pipe to partially spill water on to floor due to it not being properly pitched to the floor drain. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water flows entirely into drain.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.5F). NOTED COOKED GROUND BEEF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F, 49.9F, 48.8F, CHORIZO AT 51.9F, 52.3, PORK PASTOR AT 48.9F, 49.2F, 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 1500.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 350 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND MUST REPLACE OR LEVELED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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 HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Sep 10, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINET, CAN OPENER UNDER PREP TABLE, AND REAR EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER OVER BULB.
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Sep 3, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS-MAZA FOR TORTILLA AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEES WEARING GLOVES WHILE MULTI-TASKING AND TOUCHING HIS APRON. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON HANDS WHEN HADLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN CHANGING TASKS AND DUTIES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENS NOT RODENT PROOFED OR PROTECTED. REAR EXIT DOOR HAS 1/4 INCH GAP ACROSS BOTTOM LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINET, CAN OPENER UNDER PREP TABLE, AND REAR EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER OVER BULB.
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Aug 4, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINET, CAN OPENER UNDER PREP TABLE, AND REAR EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER OVER BULB.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Jul 28, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATING. WHILE DRAINING WATER IN LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP FROM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINET, CAN OPENER UNDER PREP TABLE, AND REAR EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER OVER BULB.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Dec 31, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT GUARD COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASH ROOM AND UNDET THE 1ST STALL. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO MUST CLEAN STANDING ATER UNDER THE C02 TANK IN THE REAR OF THE STORE AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS, COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 27, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED, SOILED LINEN (X5) INSIDE SAID EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL, DISHWASHER UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS CANNOT BE BLOCKED AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD HANDLERS/DISHWASHERS AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Aug 5, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA LITTERED WITH GARBAGE AND GREASE/FOOD ON FLOOR ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7038-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN, ALSO MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND LARGE WHITE PLASTIC TUBS IN THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP LINE HOLDING LETTUCE AND TOMATOES NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND CONTENTS. ALSO IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FOUND ALL LARGE PLASTIC BINS HOLDING SPICES, SUGAR, FLOUR AND OTHER ITEMS NOT LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS.
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Oct 2, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT SPICE CART (NEXT TO STOVE-REAR PREP AREA)) WITH RUST OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, FOOD AND SPICE CARTS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (PREP AREA).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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 WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
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Aug 21, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT SPICE CART (NEXT TO STOVE-REAR PREP AREA)) WITH RUST OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, FOOD AND SPICE CARTS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (PREP AREA).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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 WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
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Sep 6, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED GAP/OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BEHIND PIPE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE UTILITY ROOM IN REAR AREA. FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES.
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Jul 11, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM ON TOP FOOD BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND CHECK THE UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A RED GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED AT WATER PIPE,COMING DOWN FROM CEILNG BEING USED TO RINSE UTENSILS AND FLOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FAUCET AT MOP SINK,OR PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO CONNECT GARDEN HOSE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,ALSO THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Jun 5, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND EIGHT CONTAINERS FILLED WITH COOKED GROUND BEEF STORED ON METAL PORTABLE SHELF BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 89F-90.7F-104.9F- 111.F- 117.9F- 120F-122.9F AND 129.9F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS 120, VALUE 286.66. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES:OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,SUCH AS WIPING WITH DIRTY CLOTH WORKING STATION,PICKING UP FOOD ORDER TICKETS AND TOUCHING EQUIPMENT, THAN WITH OUT WASHING HANDS, WITH BARE HANDS PICK-UP DICED TOMATOES,SHREDDED LETTUCE AND CHEESES AND MADE A BURRITO FOR COSTUMER. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS AND STORED THEM WITH OTHER CLEANED UTENSILS(POTS AND PANS)WITHOUT USING SANITIZE SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMATION GIVENHOW TO SET UP SINK:WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE(100PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM ON TOP FOOD BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND CHECK THE UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A RED GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED AT WATER PIPE,COMING DOWN FROM CEILNG BEING USED TO RINSE UTENSILS AND FLOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FAUCET AT MOP SINK,OR PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE .
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,ALSO THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Nov 30, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulking around exposed hand sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas under storage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning, ceiling in men's bathroom needs cleaning. Must adjust new front entrance door to eliminate any gaps on door frame.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Jun 20, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Jun 2, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed rear exit/entrance doors not rodent/insect proofed, doors had 1/4 inch gaps on bottoms of doors. Citation issued#H000071340, with a court date of 7/07/2011, at 400 w. superior in room #112 at 9:00 AM.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not draining properly, grease trap leaking at edges(supervisor B. Turkaly notified). Mgmt. was instructed to repair 3 compartment sink, and provide new seal to grease trap to prevent water leakage. And to use dismachine until repaired. Citation issued #H000071340, with a court date of 7/07/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00AM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear sorage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repair/sealed or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks, walk in cooler shelving, racks, rear storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under hevy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, rear storage areas, under storage pallets/shelving need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear prep areas need cleaning, walls that had peeling shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms, and dining areas need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning.
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Dec 9, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND COFFEE MACHINE AND BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP COOLER,AT THIS TIME NOBODY WAS USING THE HANDSINK
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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. MUST ELEVATE FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR,MUST ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR;MUST KEEP CLEAN FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BEEF STEAK,COOKED RICE,COOKED BEANS,CHEESE NACHOS
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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 Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 42 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Burrito King?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Taco Burrito King.
Has Taco Burrito King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Burrito King have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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