Gloria's Tacos

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 23, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. May 2, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Apr 25, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Found a cat in the food dining area. Live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a retail food establishment. Instructed to remove. Priority foundation violation. 7-40-060. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Apr 4, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Jul 12, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Jul 7, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected from inspection report #2559931 dated june 27, 2022; #38 6-501.111 observed no up to date pest control log book on site. Instructed to provide an up to date pest control log book with a up to date service report for calendar year of 2022. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). #54 5-501.15 observed facility does not have a commercial outside dumpster on site. Instructed to provide a commercial outside dumpster at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b). Instructed to corrected previous priority foundation violations. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted nor a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (eggs) are being held. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and a valid certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jun 27, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up supplies on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed no up to date pest control log book on site. Instructed to provide an up to date pest control log book with a up to date service report for calendar year of 2022. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a covered receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed facility does not have a commercial outside dumpster on site. Instructed to provide a commercial outside dumpster at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted nor a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (eggs) are being held. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and a valid certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Apr 6, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

9. Apr 11, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Apr 17, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Apr 10, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 30 mouse droppings on the floor of the food prep area behind the chest freezer and storage rack and approximately 30 mouse droppings on the floor and white storage shelf in the basement and 10 rat droppings on the storage shelf and pile of wood stored in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings throughout. Also, observed open rodent bait stored in an open container on the shelf underneath the front counter. Management instructed to discard and use only closed containers to store rodent bait as directed by your pest control company. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Prevous minor violation from report #1976940 on 12/12/16 not corrected: 45 - observed one food handler without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

12. Dec 12, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor food debris on the bottom shelf of the prep table. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor dirt debris under 3 compartment sink and under prep table. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the white refrigerator. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

13. Feb 11, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certificate posted. Instructed to have a city of chicago certificate posted. Serious violation 7-38-012.

14. Jun 18, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Invert plastic forks and spoons to protect from contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields in prep area.

15. Jun 11, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 30-40 rat droppings on floor and pallets along west wall in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean all shelves and pallets in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls behind chest freezer in prep area. Clean and sanitize floors along walls in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields in prep area.

16. Nov 10, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store,invert all clean multi-use utensils,dishware in kitchen area to prevent contamination before use(handles-up).

17. May 27, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food grade bags for foods not in original container.

18. May 27, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food grade bags abd container for all foods not in original containers.

19. Aug 23, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove foil from front storage shelve.

20. Oct 22, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The surfaces of the table next to the fryer are built up with grease, clean the table next to the fryer in detail.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The three compartment sink interior is dirty, instructed the owner to wash, rinse and sanitize said sink and maintain it daily.

21. Dec 15, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

22. Mar 30, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH AND HOOD ABOVE NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.