Taqueria Taco Bueno Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 10, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Oct 9, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jun 27, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Nov 2, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom of the rear exit door with a 1/4". Must repair and maintain to prevent entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Noted one city certified manager without her allergen training. Instructed manager to provide and maintain as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Dec 7, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to proper label bulk dry food storage container in the basement.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around the cooking equipment to remove spills.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter above the cooking equipment to remove grease.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jun 4, 2019 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the womens toilet room stall recepatacle without a cover, instructed to provide trash can with cover for womens stall.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one employee without food handler certificate, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Feb 5, 2019 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • 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 clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Must have disinfection rated for noroviruses, or proper chloring 5.25%, with proper chlorine test strips 1000-5000ppm. Priority foundation 7038-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on ready to eat tcs foods held in establishment for mor than 24 hours. Instructed to clearly mark wtih the date by which the food is to be sold, discarded, or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure statement on menus at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splachguard on the front hand sink in front prep area, instructed to install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED CUT CABBAGE IN THE REACH IN COOLER STORED IN A GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGS, (ie) ZIP-LOC, OR BAGGIE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the coffee machine above the coffee basket not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter/unused equipment in the rear garage, instructed to clean, organize and remove items not being used.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on premises for the certified managers, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Aug 29, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: The shelves inside the reach in coolers and the interior of the deep fryers are not clean. Instructed to clean to remove food and dirt. Maintain same.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: The floors behind the cooking equipment in the food preparation area has food and dirt on them. Instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: The filters on the ventilation hood in the front food preparation area has dirt/grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: There are pots too large to be fully submerged into the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to either install a 3-compartment sink large enough for the biggest pot or remove large utensils. Maintain same.

9. Jun 30, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the front light shields not clean over cooking area, and hot holding unit, instructed to clean.

10. Jun 28, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

11. Dec 15, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed several food items not protected and stored uncovered in reach-in cooler. Uncovered raw beef and chorizo stored above uncovered cooked chicken, potatoes, guacamole, and shredded cheese. Instructed manager to properly store cooked and to ready to eat food above raw meat to prevent contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, sides of all cooking equipment, steam tables surfaces (grease buildup). Clean gaskets on chest freezer in basement.

12. Jun 24, 2015 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: Remove grocery bags and properly store food in food storage bags or containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

13. Nov 25, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All prepared foods inside the 1 door stand up cooler in prep area must be labeled/dated and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,raw wooden surfaces in basement dry storage must be sealed using a non-toxic finish and maintain.also,provide food grade storing bags not grocery plastic bags to store foods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Fan covers inside the 1 door stand up cooler in prep area,interior botttom compartment of deep fryer,shelvings behind front counter these areas are dirty,instructed detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers must wear hair restraints when working around open foods and maintain.

14. Apr 17, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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: Clean equipment improperly stored next to customer seating area. Instd to store properly in designated area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard inbetween exposed handsink and 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution.

15. Aug 6, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize all cutting boards. Defrost front icecream freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand dipped icecream need to provide dipper well with running cold water connected properly to drain. Need to provide sink stoppers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Need thermometers for all coolers. Also for taking food temperature.

16. Mar 26, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The shelve sunder the counter and steam table are dirty, and the north cutting board has deep stains. Wash, rinse,sanitize and repair the surfaces so they are smooth and sanitary. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. The wall next to the grill by the window has small holes and is greasy, clean and patch the wall so it is smooth and easy to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The north end of the ventilation duct has dirty foil stuck in a hole, remove the foil and reseal the hole so it is smooth and easy to clean.

17. Oct 26, 2011 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • 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. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED THE BASEMENT HAS ICE BUILDUP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 THERMOMETERS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS.

18. Apr 27, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. SOME OF THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED BEANS, RICE, ECT LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE CLEAN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAVE DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

19. Jan 24, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • 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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine door.

    • 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. Repair the gap at the bottom of the north basement wall. Clean the corner behind the chest freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The rear 1-compartment sink has a small leak that is being repaired at the time of this inspection.