Taco Burrito King I
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2010, Taco Burrito King I has 36 inspections in the public record. Taco Burrito King I was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded 17 times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 2-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES BY DISH MACHINE/FLOOR GREASE RECEPTOR. MUST REPAIR.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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82
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM PREP AREA AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
6
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PINK RESIDUE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
16
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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86
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED PORK TAMALES WITH A DATE LABELED 6-2-24. OBSERVED COOKED PORK TAMALES WITH BLACK AND GREEN SPOTS ON THE FOOD. COOKED, READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. DAY 1 COUNTS AS THE DAY OF PREPARATION. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHREDDED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46.5F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14--OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49F-55F SUCH AS GROUND BEEF, PORK, CHORIZO, STEAK AND CHICKEN FLAUTAS. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED PORK TAMALES WITH A DATE LABELED 5-15-24 STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED REFRIED BEANS WITH A DATE MARKED 5-16-24. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD WILL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED AND MUST NOT EXCEED 7 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 50F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
57
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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82
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2386872 DATED: 09/04/2020 #58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Dec 4, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISHMACHINE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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78
Sep 4, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
Apr 20, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
36
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AREA/WASHROOMS)
10
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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64
Aug 22, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Aug 15, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #48 NOT CORRECTED DRAINBOARD NOT INSTALLED-FIRST NOTIFIED 1/24/2019-REPORT#2253037 SEE#48 ABOVE.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UP KIT NOT COMPLETE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: : VIOLATION #48 HAS BEEN UPGRADED PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WORK DIRT ON FLOOR OF FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE FLOORS. CORE VIOLATION
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74
Jan 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CORE VIOLATION
48
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SERVICE SINK TO PLUMBING CODE WITH BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO CONDENSER UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN DUST OFF CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER CORE VIOLATION
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFIATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE VIOLATION
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67
Oct 3, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK FAUCET IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CLOSET UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, WITHOUT THE SINK,ONLY FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FAUCET INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, COOLERS,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Sep 22, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND SURFACES WITH WHITE/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND THE PIPE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1763214 DATED 4/19/16. #38-LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN LID OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS) ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK FAUCET IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CLOSET UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FAUCET INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, COOLERS,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Nov 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING HOOD PANEL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING VENTS, CEILING TILE AND OUTLET PLATES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE BELONGINGS,
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86
Apr 19, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK ON GRILL ROLLING AND WRAPPING COOKED TORTILLA, ADDING TOMATOES, CHEESE AND LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED NOT TO HANDLE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010 (A)
6
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING VENTS AND OUTLET PLATES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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86
Mar 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1560015 DATE: 07/08/2015, FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 ALL EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING VENTS AND OUTLET PLATES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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86
Jul 8, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN DINING AREA AND MUST REPAIR/REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MOP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (ACROSS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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82
Apr 14, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN DINING AREA AND MUST REPAIR/REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MOP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (ACROSS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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82
Dec 2, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 24, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less on top of reach in cooler, and inside reach in cooler in prep area list of potentially foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less are as follows:(beef tamales at 47.8F, salsa at 46.7F, beef at 48.5F, eggs at 48.9F)mgmt discarded product at once,(Air temp of reach in cooler was at 41.7F.)Citation issued 7-38-005(A).Critical violation.
3
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Found/observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage bags, cardboard.Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
19
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and in reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sinks in state of disrepair/missing, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage rooms under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor by hot water heater in rear storage area, not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in rear kitchen area missing exhaust fan guard, shall provide missing exhaust fan guard. Walls that had peeling paint, holes in kitchen prepn areas shall be repaired/sealed.
35
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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67
May 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1395636 DATED:01/22/2014. 32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING STOVE. 04/22/2014 35 MUST SEAL HOLE/GAP NOTED ON SOUTH WALL BY SINK ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. 04/22/2014 41 REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES. 04/22/2014 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 5/5/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALL/CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Jan 22, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING STOVE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE/GAP NOTED ON SOUTH WALL BY SINK ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Oct 7, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated, in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink in kitchen (front prep area), had caulk in state of disrepair/broken, shall be replaced/repaired.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning. Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks 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 under heavy equipment,cooking equipment and by dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Exhaust vents(ventilation)in dining area, and bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
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Mar 27, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.Rear kitchen shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in bathrooms(employee, and customers) that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had damaged, broken/missing wall tiles in rear kitchen, and by front counter shall be repaired/sealed).
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Mar 15, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler in prep area, list of potentially hazardous foods inside walk in cooler not meeting temperature requirements are as follows: Cooked Rice (2 containers)at 46.7F, Beans(1 container) at 45.6F, also found the following foods not meeting temperatures in reach in cooler, Cooked, Chicken at 47.6F, Cooked Pork at 48.3F, Ground Beef for tacos at 48.1F, mgmt discarded products at once, walk in cooler air temperature was at 38.9F, and reach in cooler air temperature was at 41.2F at time of inspection, citation issued.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Found/observed grease container not clean, not maintained, had grease build up on top, and sides of container dripping excess grease on to ground/sidewalk.Citation issued.
19
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, and kitchen storage shelving/racks no clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in bathrooms(employee, and customers) that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had damaged, broken/missing wall tiles in rear kitchen, and by front counter shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen, exhaust canopy not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen, bathrooms need cleaning.
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Oct 18, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 15, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1285719 DATE: 10-04-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 # 32 - MISSING RUBBER GASKET IN COOLER UNDER GRILL MUST BE PROVIDED. (THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST BE FIXED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN REPAIRED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. # 38 - VENTILATION IN 3 TOILETS MUST BE PROVIDED. (NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE AND IN LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE MEN'S TOILET ROOM UNTIL VENTILATION IS INSTALLED).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #14
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Oct 4, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1102280 DATE: 05-22-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 # 32 - MISSING RUBBER GASKET IN COOLER UNDER GRILL MUST BE PROVIDED. # 38 - VENTILATION IN 3 TOILETS MUST BE PROVIDED.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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May 22, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING RUBBER GASKET IN COOLER UNDER GRILL MUST BE PROVIDED
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING HOOD PANEL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN 3 TOILETS MUST BE PROVIDED; VENT COVER IN THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 14, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Insulated floor in side walk-in cooler exposed. Instructed to repair or replace insulated to properly seal floor.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving and corners along wallbase not sealed or maintained. Instructed to replace coving and seal all openings.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Men's toilet room water pressure low at handsink. Instructed to increase water supply at handsink.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Nov 21, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Insulated floor in side walk-in cooler exposed. Instructed to repair or replace insulated to properly seal floor.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving and corners along wallbase not sealed or maintained. Instructed to replace coving and seal all openings.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Men's toilet room water pressure low at handsink. Instructed to increase water supply at handsink.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, interior ice machine panel and deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instricted to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for compartments.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,AIR VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST INSTALL AIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Burrito King I last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Burrito King I on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 36 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Burrito King I?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Taco Burrito King I.
Has Taco Burrito King I's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Burrito King I 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 I 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 I inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Burrito King I is inspected around two times per year on average.
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