Tatas Tacos

Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN DIRECTLY ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).(COS).VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN DIRECTLY ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ALSO,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS PILED UP ON GROUND ALSO, IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES AND UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP/FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SUGAR WITHOUT LABEL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON AND BETWEEN VENTILATION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU SUCH AS JALAPENO AHI TUNA POKE TACOS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR WATER HEATER AND 20 IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SUGAR WITHOUT LABEL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN UTENSIL AND DISH STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON AND BETWEEN VENTILATION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND SINK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL. ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2300216 DATED 6/25/19. #58- 2-102.1 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. - #51- 5-204.12- BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER FRONT AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55-501.114- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PAINT,OR SEALED AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A METAL 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR/PREP AREA, EQUIPPED WITH AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD, A GREASE TRAP AND WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SINKS SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE UTENSILS (GLASSES, TONGS ETC) TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Inspector notes: FOUND HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WHILE FOOD EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS OBSERVED DIRTY PLATES,BOWLS,SPOONS STORED INSIDE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE HAND SINK.HAND SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS ON SITE (CHICKEN,BEANS,POTATOES ETC) 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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -

Inspector notes: PACKAGED PASTRIES IN REFRIGERATION UNIT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD "ALLERGENS",BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF MENTIONED DOOR APPROX 1/2"INCH MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHEN POTS,PANS AND BOWLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER FRONT AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS ON LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, TACO ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA INCLUDING INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REORGANIZE.--------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD DOOR (LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA AND IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR).

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA INCLUDING INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REORGANIZE.--------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.