Torta's Tacos

939 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2016
78
Score
Low Risk

TORTA'S TACOS, located at 939 N Orleans St in Chicago, IL, had its most recent inspection on January 21, 2016, which was categorized as low risk with a score of 78. This inspection noted five minor violations, including issues with food in original containers, customer advisory posting, equipment design and maintenance, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across three recorded inspections, TORTA'S TACOS has historically maintained a low-risk status.

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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 12, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 28, 2015
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 21, 2016 Inspection
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED JELLO PACKAGED FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE IN THE COCA COLA REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. PROVIDE A PROPER LABEL THAT INCLUDES FACILITY NAME, ADDRESS, DATE ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE THE COOK LINE STORAGE SHELF. REMOVE THE FOIL AND PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER ARE TORN. REPAIR/REPLACE THE GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE: THE FILTERS IN THE COOK LINE HOOD, THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, THE TABLETOP UNDER THE GRILL, THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER, THE SIDES OF THE FRYER. OBSERVED THE SPATULA TO BE HEAVILY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A FILTER IS MISSING FROM THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FILTERS. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT THE FAUCET. REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE NOT CERTIFIED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TACOS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)