The Famous Taco Burrito King
Last inspected: May 27, 2021
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at The Famous Taco Burrito King stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 27, 2021. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that The Famous Taco Burrito King's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 27, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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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 27, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLA, TOMATO, LETTUCE, AND ONION DRESSING TACOS) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOVE THE 1-COMP PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING AND PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. OBSERVED THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PRE/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Oct 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND DURABLE ICE SCOOP HOLDER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUSTOMER IN LINE NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING OR MASK WHILE ORDERING FOOD. AFTER ORDERING FOOD, CUSTOMER STILL DID NOT PUT ON A MASK OR FACE COVERING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER Any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. Face-coverings are required in public indoor spaces. 7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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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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 AND PROVIDE 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 REFRIGERATED, 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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS INSIDE HELD IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS/FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER (COCA-COLA COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR AND SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD ON CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANLDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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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 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Feb 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MEATS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 100'S OF CHILI PEPPERS AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP 2-DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULK CRACKING BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL.
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90
Nov 18, 2016
Routine
4 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 DESSERTS IN SMALL INDIVIDUAL TO GO CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE COCA-COLA FRIDGE. MUST HAVE DATE, NAME OF PRODUCT, STORE ADDRESS, PHONE AND RESTAURANT NAME. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID LOCATED UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO MUST REPAINT/RESEAL BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AROUND ALL EXTERIOR CORNERS AND EDGES. AT THIS TIME SURFACE IS OXIDIZED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3-WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION ONLY FOUND 1 WORKING SINK STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD STAFF ON PREMISES INCLUDING STAFF WHO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES I.E., CASHIER.
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Mar 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ICE BOX FREEZER FOUND BEEF BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALSO FOUND COOKED RICE IN WHITE SHOPPING BAGS IN THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE ZIP-LOCK BAGS OR PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE RAW AND COOKED FOODS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL CONTAINERS HOLDING DRY GOODS AND COOKED FOODS. FOUND SMALL CUPS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING UTILIZED AS SCOOPERS IN A CONTAINER HOLDING DICED RAW TOMATOES AND IN ANOTHER HOLDING COLD COOKED RICE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK INSIDE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE CAUSING PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM SHELF. ALL FOOD INSIDE UNIT IS PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM OF ICE BOX FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND FOOD STAINS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE COOKING LINE. FOUND WATER PUDDLE AT THE BOTTOM SHELF INTERIOR OF ABOVE MENTIONED REFRIGERATOR.
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Nov 5, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER AT FOOD PREP AREA,NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD INSIDE COOLER,MANAGER STATES IS OUT OF ORDER.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME,THERE IS ENOUGH REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES.NO CITATION
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAS MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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82
Jan 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS,STEAK, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AND REPAIR TORN GASKET AT 2 DOOR REACH-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING OF FOODS NOT IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA ALSO,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER IN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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, AND CLEAN CLEANING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,
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90
Jan 13, 2014
Routine
5 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 STORED, MUST BE STORED IN ONE DIRECTION, WITH HANDLES FACING UP,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER AREA, AND RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOUNTAIN POP AND JUICE STATION,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT PREP AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Apr 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE FROM REPORT # 1098560 DATED 8/29/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098560 DATED 8/29/12. #30-INSTRUCTED TO LABEL: DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA. # 35-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA. #42-INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH THE SLOTTED SHELVE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . MUST SEAL OR PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RUST OF THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE PREP COOLER (WITH FOOD STAINED AND GETTING RUSTED).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUITS, PIPE ABOVE THE WATER HEATER, ABOVE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK PIPE, AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (NOTED ONLY ONE DRAIN STOPPER BUT BROKEN). MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS.
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Aug 29, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE. FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 50LBS. COOKED BEANS AT 82.3F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, DATED 8-28-12. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING. BEANS DISCARDED, V=$250. 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: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD, INADEQUATE SANITATION. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT KITCHEN.
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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 BROKEN BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 24, 2011
Routine
8 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 FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TWO LARGE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, ONE WITH ABOUT 20 LBS. OF BEANS AT 62.7F, AND THE OTHER WITH ABOUT 15 LBS. OF RICE AT 58.2F. NO TIME OR TEMP. LOG AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. EMPLOYEE STATED, ABOVE FOOD ITEMS COOKED YESTERDAY 8-23-11. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED. V=$150. CRITICAL CITATION 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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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. PREP FOODS INSIDE 3 DOORS STORAGE REACH IN COOLER NOT LABEL, MUST LABEL.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON 3 DOORS REACH IN COOLER AND FRONT AREA PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND REPAIR BROKEN INTERIOR PANELS ON TWO DOORS OF 3 DOORS REACH IN COOLER.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES. ALSO THRESHOLD UNDER DOORS NEED ADJUSTMENT.
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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 CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE SAME EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENT COVER IN WASHROOM AND REPLACE DAMAGED/BROKEN CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.
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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 PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK.
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Jan 20, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2010
Complaint
5 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP UNDER REAR DOOR. MUST REPLACE DOOR STRIP AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SHOWING NO LIGHT. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD THRU OUT FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN, SIDES OF FLAT GRILL, GRILL DRIP TRAY AND 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.FILL ALL HOLES IN FRONT AND REAR WALLS AND REPLACE MISSING TILES FRONT AND REAR. RESEAL AROUND REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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 May 27, 2021. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Famous Taco Burrito King?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Famous Taco Burrito King.
Has The Famous Taco Burrito King's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Famous Taco Burrito King have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Famous Taco Burrito King means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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