Turbo Tacos
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2020
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Turbo Tacos stretching back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Aug 3, 2020. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Turbo Tacos's record stops at Aug 3, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Turbo Tacos trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Aug 3, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE DOOR TO THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MICROWAVE.
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Oct 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLER LAYING ON TOP OF CHICKEN IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE ABOVE FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT PROTECTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINIGNG.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 1, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation in the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed lights missing in the walk in coolers. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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Feb 2, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER,SHELVES 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 PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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May 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 4, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1441879 DATED 5/11/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.#33) DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT BUILDUP. #35)OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION EMBEDDED UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHT AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR LOCATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES AND ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN
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May 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT BUILUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULK AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, RE-CAULK THE AREA, AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXPOSED AREAS OF KITCHEN CONCRETE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS NEEDED SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 5, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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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 TILE IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Turbo Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Turbo Tacos on file is from Aug 3, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Turbo Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Turbo Tacos.
Has Turbo Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Turbo Tacos have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Turbo Tacos 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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