Taqueria Huandacreo

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

Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base and side of outer front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed outer entrance front door propped open. Instructed to keep all entrance and exit doors closed to prevent pest entrance. Observed openings at base, side and in screen of rear exit security door. Instructed to repair or replace screen and repair all openings on rear exit security door to prevent pest entrance.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit in prep area near rear exit door. Instructed to replace damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit in prep area near rear exit door and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on exterior sides of flat top grill, food debris underneath flat top grill and grease buildup on legs of prep table to right of flat top grill. Instructed to remove grease buildup and food debris from said equipment and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water knob on faucet of handwashing sink. Note: at time of inspection facility using pliers to turn hot water on and off at faucet of handwashing sink. Instructed to replace hot water knob on faucet of handwashing sink, so that hot water at handwashing sink can be turned on and off properly.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed splashes on lower wall next to drainboard of three compartment sink. Observed debris on floor and along base of wall behind grease trap. Observed grease buildup on exterior of grease trap. Instructed to clean in said areas and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dimly lit prep area near cookline. Instructed to increase light intensity in prep area near cookline and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in both washrooms. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in both washrooms and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Paper lining on storage shelves in front prep area. Instd to remove so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade materials to store food

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of dried peppers not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk ingredients not in original container.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on the floor near the compartment sink and under shelving in the dry storage room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood filters not clean, dust/grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous violation not corrected from 12/29/22 , report #2569084 #58: missing allergen training as required for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site instructed to correct the above violation. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found soiled wiping cloth stored on cutting board in prep area. Instructed to store in sanitizer solution, maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found rusty shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found meat stored in plastic grocery bags in freezer. Instructed to use food grade storage bags or containers, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found wet mop stored inside mop sink. Instructed to hang to dry, maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 10/1/21, report #2534216: #58: missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site instructed to correct the above violation. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Small leak under handwash sink. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no cover on the womens toilet room receptacle, instructed to provide.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Small leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in saniting solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear yard walk-in cooler rusty storage shelves, instructed to remove rust.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with food handler requirements, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Must use proper food grade storage containers for food products. Repair the window screen at the rear exit door to minimize the entrance of flying insects.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No metal stem probe thermometer provided on premises. Must provide to take food temperatures.

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

Inspector’s note: Countertop underneath cutting board not clean. Clean same and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometers missing internal coolers. Instd to provide same.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store designated area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to correct same.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed equipment including icemaker and reach in refigerator in disrepair. Repair and maintain eqipment or remove from premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations from report 2/20/14 #1401342 not corrected. #38 observed large cooking utensils and pots and pans unable to be fully submerged in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install and maintain a new 3 compartment sink with an attached metal drainboard capable of submerging largest cooking utensil and pot and pan. Serious violation 7-42-090

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed equipment including icemaker and reach in refigerator in disrepair. Repair and maintain eqipment or remove from premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves above three compartment sink damaged and in poor repair. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves in walk in cooler with chipped paint. Instructed to clean, paint, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on reach in coolers near ice machine and cooking equipment. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on floor in walk in cooler and plastic on shelves in dish washing area. Instructed to remove cardboard and plastic and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty gaskets on all reach in coolers on premises. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ventilation fans in both restrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed large cooking utensils unable to be fully submerged in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install and maintain a new 3 compartment sink with an attached metal drain board capable of submerging the largest cooking utensil.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food products inside walk-in cooler located outside in rear

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

Inspector’s note: Clean fans inside walk-in cooler located outside in rear

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear storage room where hot water tank is located

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the hood and pipes above the cooking equipment has grease buildup. Clean the shelves in the walkin cooler has food debris all over. Also clean the travel racks in the has some grease buildup on them.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls and ceiling in the walkin cooler has dust and food debris on them.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the light shields under the hood has grease buildup on them.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT IT.

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. SOME OF THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT THEM.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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. ROD OUT THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THEY AER DUSTY.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Interior of hood not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

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.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLE,HOOD,FILTERS,EXHAUST FAN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE AT ENTRY WAY.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE FOR FREEZER.