Taco Joint

158 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2018
70
Score
Medium Risk

The TACO JOINT, located at 158 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on July 17, 2018, with a score of 70. This inspection identified three major violations and one minor violation, including issues related to management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting, and procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Across 15 scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.

15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Jul 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 13, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 8, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 19, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 12, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 5, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 28, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Apr 9, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Dec 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 27, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 18, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 10, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jul 17, 2018 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MAJORITY OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)