Taco in a Bag Store 1
Last inspected: May 15, 2020
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Across the available record, Taco in a Bag Store 1 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Taco in a Bag Store 1 was last inspected on May 15, 2020. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The file hasn't been updated since May 15, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taco in a Bag Store 1 trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (BBQ PORK, CUBAN PORK) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AFFECTED FOOD(PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER , STORAGE NOT PROPERLY COVERED . MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERAGE FOR ALL TCS PRODUCT STORED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL OR PRESENT PROCEDURE TO DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR INSPECTION FOR ON SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:-FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH FRUIT FLY ACTIVITIES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT PREP TABLE
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May 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION. MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38.025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER , STORAGE NOT PROPERLY COVERED . MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERAGE FOR ALL TCS PRODUCT STORED,
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN FOOD PRODUCT WITH UTENSILS HANDLE TOUCHING TCS FOOD.,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE AS WAY OF REPAIRING FOOD STORAGE EQUIPMENT (COVERS ON FOOD PREP COOLERS)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND FILTERS ON HOD SYSTEM
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BROKEN UN USED EQUIPMENT STORED IN OUTSIDE AREA BY BUILDING STAIRS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:-FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH FRUIT FLY ACTIVITIES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT PREP TABLE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Jun 21, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE UNUSED STEAMER, AND UNDERNEATH THE TILT OVEN AND PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND WALLS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PELLING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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Apr 23, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE UNUSED STEAMER, AND UNDERNEATH THE TILT OVEN AND PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND WALLS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PELLING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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Aug 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 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 WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP OF THE LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND AROUND THE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA IN DETAIL AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND SIDE OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP TABLE CAN OPENER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE MOP SINK AREA ARE DIRTY.INSRTUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR TILE MISSING AND FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILE AND FLOOR DRAIN COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS,AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers of chips not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the bottom of the walk in cooler fan/condenser unit to have dust and dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor behind the cooking equipment to have missing tile and exposed wood. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a minor leak under the rear exposed handsink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Mar 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER: 50LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 44.9F, 180LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.1F-77.0F, AND 40LBS OF COOKED PORT AT 45.9F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD, VALUED AT $470 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING TRASH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SO ALL TRASH IS INSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS CLOSED TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED THE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE TO HAVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN 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 DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND NEAR THE MOP SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER. 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 FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ON THE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN AS WELL AS A SMALL LEAK UNDER THE HOT WATER VALVE AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco in a Bag Store 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco in a Bag Store 1 on file is from May 15, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco in a Bag Store 1?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taco in a Bag Store 1.
Has Taco in a Bag Store 1's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco in a Bag Store 1 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco in a Bag Store 1 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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