Taco & Burrito Palace
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2019
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Score
Taco & Burrito Palace has been inspected 12 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Taco & Burrito Palace's record stops at Mar 20, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “approved thawing methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, SHREDDED CHEESE, DRESSINGS, SAUCES, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS WELL AS NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN -WOMANS RESTROOM -DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTACT COMMERCIALLY VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IMPROPERLY IN COOLER, ON SITE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE SEAL ON VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH MUST BE BROKEN AND/OR FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM VACUUM PACKAGE, THEN THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BREAK SEAL AND/OR REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES AND THAW OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING UNDER REFRIGERATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 5, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR NEAR TO EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Jul 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELVING AT FOOD PREP AREA AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARD BOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SODA NOZZLES STICKY AT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA NOZZLES ON AREGULAR BASIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT PLASTER COMMING OFF.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY WITH HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FAR RIGHT DOOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE,HOOK TO HANG SPRAYER AT 3- COMP SINK
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOLER AND ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MOLD ON WALLS IN BASEMENT BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Jul 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST SHOW PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 11, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1401632-#41- REMOVE CLUTTER AND RE ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA. CITATION ISSSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE OPENSITE DRAIN UNDER THE 1-COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK THAT IS SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED A GAP AT THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING BASEBOARD UNDER THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT INTRUSION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA.
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Jun 14, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Feb 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR THE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THEY BOTH CAN HOLD WATER.
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Sep 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND LABEL ALL BULK FOODS IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco & Burrito Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco & Burrito Palace on file is from Mar 20, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco & Burrito Palace?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taco & Burrito Palace.
Has Taco & Burrito Palace's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco & Burrito Palace have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco & Burrito Palace means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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