Taco Bell

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain behind the slushy machine and the soda machine in the front drive through area in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment in the front food service area in need of a detail cleaning from dust and grease and the top of the hot holding unit and wiring above. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the deep frying units and the front beverage area in need of a detail cleaning of grease, debris, syrup and other debris. Instructed to clean and maintain areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the large white air vent at the front of the food prep area with a build up of dust. Instructed to clean as a means of preventing possible contamintaion of foods prepared in area and the food contact surface below.

Plant food wasn’t cooked properly for hot holding.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk food storage containers in need of relabeling where faded. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Around nozzles on beverage machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor under 3 compartment sink in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up in the corner. Wall above front hand sink in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Air vent above sink area in need of cleaning to remove dust. Instructed to clean and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Side of fryers and cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at coffee pot in front area at drive thru and leak at pepsi machine in front dining area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of covered waste can. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning under 3 compartment sink to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside cabinet and spills on wall under beverage machines in dining area.observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking wquipment, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and food debris on floor under fryer in prep area, debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged walls tiles along wall behind storage unit in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged walls tiles along wall behind storage unit in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buidup and food debris on floor under fryer in prep area, spills on walls under beverage machines in drive thru area. Instructed manager to clean and maintian.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed build-up grime and food debris on shelving inside walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed excessive build of debris in corners of dish area under equipment.observed build-up of grime and black slimey substance on floor and in corners of walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No internal thermometers inside cooling cooling equipment throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain to be easily visible.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up grime and food debris on shelving inside walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage overflowing from dumpster, making dumpster lid unable to be closed for the prevention of pest. Observed garbage and food debris in area around dumpster. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-020(b) priority foundation

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build of debris in corners of dish area under equipment.observed build-up of grime and black slimey substance on floor and in corners of walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

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

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

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

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue and buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of ice dispenser and nozzles on pop machine in lobby and drive thru areas. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize ice dispenser and all pop machine surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings on floor along baseboards in utility room. Instructed manager to grout floor tiles and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue and buildup on ice dispenser and nozzles on pop machine in lobby and drive thru areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize ice dispenser and all pop machine surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose floor tiles in dish washing area. Instructed to grout floor tiles to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted, nor manager with valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on premises when tacos/rice is being prepared and served. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under and around the fryer not clean, instructed to clean.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Premises non compliant with idph food handler requirements. No food handler list for review at this time, per april caulk letter dated 5/13,2014 program approval #14-0361. You must maintain training records for all food handlers at your establishment, so that local health departments inspectors can review during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Upon reinspection,observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. A valid city of chicago food certificate must be posted.tacos/ food being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshield in prep and dish washing areas not clean of debris.must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Found 90 mice droppings under drink station bottom cabinet in dining room. Must clean and sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food certificate posted in a place easily visible to all patrons. Foods are being prepared and served,( ie tacos,beans,etc). Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshield in prep and dish washing areas not clean of debris.must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or certificate posted when cooked beef 165.9f and chicken 150.8f prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site and certificate posted at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking ice dispenser on pop machine in lobby.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean counter under pop machine, prep coolers, and prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all floor drains in drive thru and rear dish washing area. Grout loose floor tiles near 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace inoperable light bulb in ventilation hood.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificates available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates for all employees.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors under the deep fryer-remove the grease spills and around the front beverage station.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to hang all mops up to dry when not in use.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Previous non-compliace inspection report summary from december 29,2014 not posted. It was filed in a notebook. Instructed to post the most recent reports in a visible place of viewing customers. Serious violation 7-42-010(b)

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains and floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous food are prepared and served no certified food manager certificates posted. Serious violation 7-38-012 12/29/2014 see report #151477.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the hood and vents above the cooking equipment has some grease buildup on them.