Taco Mex
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2011
78
Score
TACO MEX INC, located at 10658 S Torrence Ave in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on January 27, 2011, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations. Across three scored inspections, TACO MEX INC has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Jan 27, 2011 Inspection
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (LADIES MAKING TAMALES WITH PORK FILLING, COOKING, COOLING AND REHEATING MEAT RICE ECT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITATION CERITFICATE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ALSO GIVEN SCHOOL INFORMATION AT HWC 30 E LAKE ST. 321-553-5807.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FRONT FAN GUARD COVER, JET SPRAY MACHINE DRIP TRAYS,GRILL DRIP TRAYS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MIXER.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT FRONT CLOSET, HOT WATER TANK ROOM UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE ALL BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT CLOSET, HEATING ROOM, AND ALONG THE SIDE OF THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Core (Minor)
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