Paco's Tacos 2

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in the walk-in cooler and food prep area uncovered. Instructed to provide food grade lids/coverings.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of in-use utensils (knives and tongs) on cutting boards in food prep areas. Instructed to store properly between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish/replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under compartment 1 of the 3 compartment sink in the dishwash area. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food items are in need of labeling with product name. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove any build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap at 3 compartment sink on cooking side of prep instructed to correct and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink at dishwashing side. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bag of herbs open in basement area without adequate cover. Instructed to provide cover for all dry foods and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clean aluminum foil used as a food-contact surface to line grill for cooking. Instructed to remove aluminum foil and maintain smooth, easily-cleanable surface on grill for cooking.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed caulk at 3-compartment sink to be visibly soiled. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled tape used on sump pump floor cover in basement area. Instructed to replace tape with approved plumbing fixture that is smooth and easily-cleanable and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet seat in left-hand all-gender restroom to be in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace toilet seat and maintain fixture in good repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed basement area dry storage area (behind stairwell) floors to be soiled with food debris. Instructed to clean floors at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and debris and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in prep cooler in front prep area. Instd to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing common name on dry storage containers (spices, etc). Instd to label with common name and maintain

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Plastic baskets being used as dispensing utensils in dry storage containers and chopped onion containers. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils (with handle, not in food) and store properly.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in prep cooler in front prep area. Instd to provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Missing common name on dry storage containers (spices, etc). Instd to label with common name and maintain

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Plastic baskets being used as dispensing utensils in dry storage containers and chopped onion containers. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils (with handle, not in food) and store properly

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Waste water overflowing from 3-compartment grease interceptor onto floor when draining (south prep area). Instd to repair sink to drain properly without waste water backing up and accumulating onto floor. Premises will use 3-compartment sink in north prep area until repairs completed. Citation issued 7-38-030 priority.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple packs of steak impoperly thawing under stem table in front prep area. Instructed manager to properly thaw food under refrigeration or cold running water.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk sugar container not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in rear prep and basement storage. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written record describing protocol for implementing and enforcing proof of vaccination for customers. Instructed manager to provide. Public health order 2-112-340

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

Inspector’s note: Garbage can in toilet room must be covered at all times. Correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Water on floor in basement must be removed correct and maintain

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Clean trays improperly stored on floor. Instd to properly store elevated and protected.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep/storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no food labels on packaged nuts and candy displayed for customer service on front counter. Instructed to properly label with ingredients, net weight, business name and address.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in north prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large gaps between floor tiles in front prep area, where debris is collecting. Must fill gaps to make floor smooth and easily cleanable in this area. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep table not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear dumpsters overflowing lids open cant close due to the garbage, instructed to keep lids closed. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the upright freezer in cooking area not clean, instructed to clean.also clean and sanitize front cutting board.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in front and rear, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields in the rear cooking room, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: All humidity water droplets need to be removed. Maintain area dry.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in rear storage area in need of cleaning and or organizing. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All humidity water droplets need to be removed. Maintain area dry.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in rear storage area in need of cleaning and or organizing. Must correct and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights in rear prep area in need of shields. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at hand sink in side prep area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in 1st floor rear cooking area in need of cleaning to remove some food spills and grease. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at 2 compartment sink faucet in rear 1st floor prep area. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear walk-in cooler not maintained rusty walls, instructed to remove rust/repair walls. Observed chicharron being stored in grocery bag, instructed to provide proper food grade container or baggies ie, zip lock etc.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front floor not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling in rear prep area, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Found three rusty food storage racks in the basement food store room. Instructed to remove the rust and paint them with non toxic paint. The gasket around the door in the walkin cooler is in poor repair it is ripped and torn located in the south prep area. Must replace the gasket.

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

Inspector’s note: South wall in the backstore room in the basement has a 2" hole at the bottom of the wall. Must repair so no insect or rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Label the bulk food containers in the store room in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Found three rusty food storage racks in the basement food store room. Instructed to remove the rust and paint them with non toxic paint. The gasket around the door in the walkin cooler is in poor repair it is ripped and torn located in the south prep area. Must replace the gasket.

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

Inspector’s note: Found standing water in the employees toilet room. Instructed to remove the standing water and clean, sanitize and mantain.

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

Inspector’s note: The south wall in the backstore room in the basement has a 2" hole at the bottom of the wall. Must repair so no insect or rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking at faucet at south prep area in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Knife improperly stored inbetween cooler and prep table. Instd to properly store.

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

Inspector’s note: Worn caulk with black, mold like substance inbetween wall and base of 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in large prep area in poor repair. Replace and maintain at all times

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucet in large prep area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in large prep area in poor repair. Replace and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall in small prep area in need of sealing with tiles or frp material. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucet in large prep area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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. 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. LEAK AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AT SOUTH PREP KITCHEN, TILE AT COVING BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD MISSING END CAPS IN NORTH PREP KITCHEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. 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. LEAK AT FAUCET AT NORTH PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CCORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 FLOORS ARE THICK WITH GREASE IN THE BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

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. WALLS IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT SAME. THE MENS TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITO ALL OVER THE WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAME.