Taco Burrito King

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed reduced oxygen packaged fish (tilapia) from manufacturer, specifically labeled indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use, stored thawed under refrigeration in the grill line drawer cooler. Instructed to maintain reduced oxygen packaged fish frozen until time of use or removed from reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing when labels specifically indicate to maintain frozen until time of use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing fixtures in poor repair, but functional: small leak at the walk-in cooler area handwashing sink faucet, men's restroom toilet flush handle difficult to operate and loose. Instructed to repair or replace handwashing sink faucet and toilet flush handle and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers with salt, sugar, etc. On prep table in rear prep area with no labels. Instructed the person in charge to provide labels with food name on all food containers. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on multiple prep surfaces throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice inside ice machine. Instructed the person in charge to store ice scoop in a clean and sanitized container to prevent potential contamination and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Instructed the person in charge to remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11-instructed to repair broken handle lock at walk-in-freezer door and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food containers/bins identified with common name (salt, sugar, cinnamon etc) and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door not pest proofed approx: 1/4" gap at bottom left corner of door. Instructed make door tight fitting at corner of door to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside the walk-in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair broken handle lock at walk-in-freezer door and to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interior of refrigerator across from the cooking grill to remove food debris spillage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling above the front counter service to remove food splashed debris and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize utility mop sink room and 2nd floor dry storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipment off the floor at least 6" inches.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stainless steel surface with holes on wall along the rear meat prep table area and to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation on lower interior of fryer. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation on lower interior of fryer. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previously issued core violation not corrected from report # 2369545, dated 4/21/20. Must corrected the following violations: #38 exit door bottom door sweep worn out. Instructed to replace and make the door tight fitting on sides and bottom. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the door. #41 wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board, coolers must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses. #53 female washroom waste receptacle must have a cover/lid for feminine items. #55 missing cover of the exhaust fan inside the men's washroom must provide cover and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing visible thermometer in some coolers. Must provide and must be visible and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Exit door bottom door sweep worn out. Instructed to replace and make the door tight fitting on sides and bottom. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the door.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board, coolers must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: Female washroom waste receptacle must have a cover/lid for feminine items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing cover of the exhaust fan inside the men's washroom must provide cover and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large bulk dry food containers in rear food prep area must be labeled to identify foods stored showed manager and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door not pest proofed 1/4" gap at bottom door. Instructed make door tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest entry showed manager.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 1 door prep cooler across from grill front prep area. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at ice machine. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the washrooms. Management instructed to provide a covered waste receptacles in the washrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize utility mop sink room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches showed manager and to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of dusts on ceiling ventilation covers in wash rooms and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint metal storage racks (pots and pans) with rust build-up in rear by 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling above rear area by exit door in poor repair. Instructed to fix.---------- must remove peeling paint at ceiling above rear prep area and peeling paint on ceiling inside main walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide additional lighting inside produce walk-in cooler in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust and debris around the water heater in the 2nd floor storage area. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles inside the men's washroom. Must replace and maintain. Dust build up on the ceiling vent cover in the same area. Must clean, remove dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb on the hood in the cook line. Must replace. Manager asked one of the employee to replace the light bulb during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors in disrepair in the (meats and cheeses) walk in cooler. Floor has uneven pavement and cracks/crevices. Must repair, seal, or paint floor to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 1 compartment sink in utility room not connected to plumbing. Instructed must repair sink (connect to plumbing) or remove sink. Must maintain same. Found hose connected to wall faucet in utility room. Must install backflow prevention device on utility faucet. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Found items stored directly on the floors in both walk in coolers, and walk in freezer. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minors not corrected from report # 1591678, 12/14/15: #30 ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. #34 MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. (Floor tiles loose; There is still a spot that was not repaired. All tiles must be secured, and also must fill in with grout. Repairs incomplete.) #35 PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER SURROUNDING THE CEILING VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. Instructed to repair and/or complete all previous minors. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Found spoon handle laying in the rice in the hot hold unit. Instructed to remove utensil and store in a clean container. Utensils can be stored in foods, as long as handle contamination is avoided.

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

Inspector’s note: Found calcium buildup on lid and on interior of ice machine. Also found small amount of black mold like substance on interior. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk foods must be labeled.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing floor tile in the walk-in cooler. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint and plaster surrounding the ceiling ventilation in the 2nd floor employee washroom. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked/broken light shield at the rear prep/dry food storage area. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak on the nozzle of the three compartment sink. Must repair.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under the four compartment sink with excessive dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain. Missing floor tile at same sink and missing tile around the floor drain under the mop sink. Must replace all.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken/missing door handle of the produce walk-in cooler. Must replace with proper cleanable door handle.

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

Inspector’s note: Food encrusted table top can opener must be cleaned after use.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under the four compartment sink with excessive dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain. Missing floor tile at same sink and missing tile around the floor drain under the mop sink. Must replace all.

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

Inspector’s note: Dirty wall vent above the dish machine. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields inside the produce walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees bicycles must not be stored in the dry food storage room.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Cooks line wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Not all employees have the idph food handler training. Must provide for all and maintain all certificates.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of 1 compartment sink inside mop room, exterior surfaces of ice machine and 4 compartment sink.---------must clean and maintain storage racks inside main walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to re grout some floor tiles with deep seams in rear prep area.------must detail clean and maintain floors under and around soup kettle and stove in rear cooking area, floors inside cleaning/ detergent closet next to customer washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal hole on wall behind soup kettle.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Instructed to properly store in a clean separate container to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surface of ice machine behind upper panel.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor drains in rear prep area,.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing wall tile next to mop sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside grill cooler drawer in cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Tile in front dining, near front window and door, are loose. Need to regrout tile

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

Inspector’s note: Coves are missing /broken , front door dining area. Must replace coves. Wall under four compartment sink , prep area have large opening. Must seal opening.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to provide exhaust ventilation in women toilet room. Vents thur-out premes have build up of dust . Must detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Graffiti on ceiling and upper walls in men toilet room. Must remove graffiti.

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

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label all food items in walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, kitchen storage/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners) floor in 2nd floor storage racks not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

Inspector’s note: Walls, ceiling in rear kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed), missing cove moulding in staircase leading to storage room(2nd floor), shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep areas 1st, 2nd floor, storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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. PREP COOLER NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED IF IN FUTURE WILL USE IT,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,TAG COOLER,MUST FAX TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED

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. MUST ELEVATE BOXES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR; FLOOR IN BOILER AREA ,2ND FLOOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. DAMAGED WALL WITH 12 INCH HOLE AT THE BACK OF THE UTILITY SINK MUST BE FIXED,REPLACED DAMAGED WALL

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM,1ST FLOOR

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

Inspector’s note: Pest control logbook not provided or maintained. Establishment has newer pest control company and the company has only provided a service invoice without State of Illinois license number. Instructed that a licensed pest control company must provided all written documentation of all pest control services provided including proper documents and must provided license number. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls in men's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Neck of faucet at three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak. Ventilation not provided in customers toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fans. Urinal not properly working in men's toilet room. Instructed to increase water pressure at fixture.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer ot providecd inside prep coolers. Instructed to provided thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.