Taco & Burritos Palace
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2021
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Score
Taco & Burritos Palace appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. Taco & Burritos Palace was last inspected on Mar 11, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Taco & Burritos Palace is from Mar 11, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taco & Burritos Palace is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.----SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Sep 5, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS ON SITE: AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,STORED ON SHELVES AND UNDER PREP TABLE .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING OF SAID POTS,OR REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING CEILING TILES NT CLEANABLE, MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Aug 29, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS(TWO LARGE POT OF COOKED/PUREED RE-FRIED BEANS) STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.6F 57.8F AND 58.4F(TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE SANITARIAN AND PREMISES THERMOMETERS WAS USED).NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE:POUND 20,VALUE 40 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED .
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING RAW FOOD AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING GLOVED HANDS AND HANDLE FOOD INCLUDED PUT IT ON TAKE OUT CONTAINERS. CONTINUOUSLY NO HAND WASHING AFTER EACH TASK INCLUDED AFTER CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE PAPER WORK FOR SANITARIAN. INFORMATION GIVEN REGARDING HAND WASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOM NOT CONVENIENTLY LOCATED. OBSERVED THREE MALE CUSTOMERS ENTERING REAR PREP AREA(OPENED FOOD ON TABLE FOR COOLING PROCESS) TO USE WASHROOM(ONLY ONE ONE SITE).ONE CUSTOMER LEFT THE DOOR AJAR DUE TO COULD FIND THE KNOB TO TURN ON LIGHT. ALL THREE EMPLOYEE DID NOT SAID ANYTHING TO CUSTOMERS EVEN THOUGH AT REAR DOOR TO THE PREP AREA A HAND WRITING SIGN IS POSTED "NO PUBLIC WASHROOM". IF A WASHROOM IS OFFERED TO CUSTOMERS MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED(NOT INSIDE PREP AREA) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED(REFRIED BEANS,DICED TOMATOES,ETC). MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No handwashing hand sink provided at front prep area.Raw, cooked and ready to eat food products are handled and served. Instructed to install handwashing sink at said location.Provide hot/cold running water also soap and paper towels. Priority Foundation violation:7-38-030(c), no citation issued
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-3-18,REPORT #2240934 #58) PA 100-0367 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( HAMBURGERS EGGS, ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.MUST OPEN UPPER PART OF THE UNIT(WATER RESERVOIR). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING CEILING TILES NT CLEANABLE, MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING STOPPERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE PROPER WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE .
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS ON SITE: AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,STORED ON SHELVES AND UNDER PREP TABLE .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING OF SAID POTS,OR REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL CARDBOARD USED ON FLOOR UNDER RUBBER MATS MUST BE REMOVED.IF ANY FLOOR TILE ARE BROKEN UNDER SAID AREA MUST BE REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Dec 3, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED/SERVICED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FLOOR COVERING IN COOK LINE. MUST DISCARD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.
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Jun 1, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER WORKING AT THIS TIME.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION CAUSING POOLING WATER IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR. INTERIOR LID AND WALLS OF THE BOX FREEZER NEXT TO REAR EXIT IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MISSING WALL TILES REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE/FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Aug 13, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS OF BOTH 2 DOOR REFRIGERATIONS UNITS. ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. 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 GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST RELPACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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May 20, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN MEAT COOLER LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK AND PINK SLIME BUILD UP ALSO BLACK SLIME ENCRUSTED ON WATER TUBE ON TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES, WHICH ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE UNIT BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN MEAT COOLER LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Aug 23, 2010
Routine
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. REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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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 BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE AND THE TOP OF THE STOVE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco & Burritos Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco & Burritos Palace on file is from Mar 11, 2021. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco & Burritos Palace?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco & Burritos Palace.
Has Taco & Burritos Palace's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco & Burritos Palace have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco & Burritos Palace means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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