The Famous Taco Burrito King
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2020
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Score
Across the available record, The Famous Taco Burrito King has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The Famous Taco Burrito King was last inspected on Aug 4, 2020. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Famous Taco Burrito King dates to Aug 4, 2020.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 10 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2020
Routine
3 major violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/7/2019, REPORT #2304251. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 7, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REGRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP OF FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 31, 2017, REPORT#2009649: (34) OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSIDE CABINET. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.(38) DISHWASH ROOM EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL PREVIOUS AND CURRENT VIOLATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE MUST BE CORRECTED IN 7 CALENDAR DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
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Mar 31, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- COOKED RICE AT 108.1 F AND MELTED CHEESE AT 108.0 F BOTH HELD INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. SAID HOT HOLDING UNIT NOW HOLDING FOODS AT 140 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTNETIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSIDE CABINET. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER AT REAR DISHWASH AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH ROOM EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR SAID SINK.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSIDE CABINET. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER AT REAR DISHWASH AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH ROOM EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR SAID SINK.
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Mar 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN 2DR COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR. FOUND FOODS AT ABOVE STATED LOCATIONS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ALSO MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS. FOUND FROZEN BEEF IN THE 2DR FREEZER BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE NEW EMPLOYEE WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF FOR NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEE.
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Jul 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS ALL AROUND THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE FOR REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. ALSO FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED AND MAINTAINED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAINED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORE, MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP OR IN ONE DIRECTION,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE TWO DOORS UP-RIGHT FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Jan 8, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER RUNNING, WATER IS LUKE WARM READING (79.2'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER STATES HAVE TO WAIT FOR WATER TO RECOVER BEFORE BECOMING HOT AGAIN, AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES OR MORE HOT WATER STILL NOT REACHING PROPER HOT WATER TEMP), INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, AT 110'F, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COUNTER AREAS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Mar 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1215081 DATED 5/23/12.#33- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. #35-REPAIR WALL NEAR FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND BY THE COOKING AREA. DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE OFFICE, MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE OF THE PREP COOLER.
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May 23, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA, ALSO TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN WALLS AT SAME AREA AND REPAIR WALL NEAR FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK.
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Sep 23, 2011
Consultation
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON MEAT PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOORS UP-RIGHT FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE FOR REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. ALSO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS FOR FRONT ENTRANCE AND DINING AREA.
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Sep 21, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 20 LBS. OF COOKED RICE WITH VEG. AT 71.6F ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. FOOD HANDLER STATED, "RICE WAS COOKED YESTERDAY AT ABOUT 7 PM." INSTRUCTED RICE MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. RICE DISCARDED, V=$160.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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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. MUST SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON MEAT PREP COOLER DOOR.
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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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOORS UP-RIGHT FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE FOR REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. ALSO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS FOR FRONT ENTRANCE AND DINING AREA.
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May 3, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, FOUND CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 20LBS. OF RICE AT 121.1F, ANOTHER CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 10LBS OF CKD. GROUND BEEF AT 49.08F, FOOD ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. NO TEMP. LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT 140F OR HIGHER. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$175.OO, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A].
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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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. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT AREA STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MOP SINK.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, CLEAN WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS NEAR CEILING SAME AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Apr 26, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: STILL WORKING ON LABLES FOR PREPACKAGED DESERTS.FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STILL WORKING ON CLEANING COOLER, ETC. FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STILL WORKING ON WALL AT 3 COMP SINK. FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: STILL WORKING ON LIGHTS REAR AND FRONT FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.
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Apr 2, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER TAGGED TEMPERATURE WAS 58.2*- 60* TURNED UP COOLER TO 7 HOLDING AT 51.8* MUST BE REPAIRED DO NOT USE THIS COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURE 40*F OR BELOW. FAX LETTER TO CDPH 1-312-746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005-A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND AROUND 35 LBS OF PRE-COOKED RICE (COOKED ON 4/1/2010 AT AROUND 7:00PM PER EMPLOYEE)IN THE WALK IN COOLER. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 58.3* TO 60.0* 35 LBS RICE DISPOSED /DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING FROM 140*F TO 70*F IN 2 HOURS AND 70*F TO 40*F IN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. ALSO OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN FRONT UNDERCOUNTER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 110 EGGS AT 55.6*, 2LBS CHICKEN 51.2* PRODUCT DENATURED/DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40*F OR BELOW. CIATION ISSUED 7-38-005-A.
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* 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 CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SCHOOL INFORMATION GIVEN NEED ADDITIONAL MANAGERS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBESRVED CAKES/FLAN CUT AND PREPACKAGED WITH OUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER FRONT ALSO FANGUARD COVER, MICROWAVE FRONT AND REAR STOVE TOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.RESEAL WALL BEHIND 3 COMPATRMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT IN RESTROOM, NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT AND NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER FRONT HOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Famous Taco Burrito King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Famous Taco Burrito King on file is from Aug 4, 2020. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Famous Taco Burrito King?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at The Famous Taco Burrito King.
Has The Famous Taco Burrito King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Famous Taco Burrito King have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Famous Taco Burrito King 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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