Tacos El Tio

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed two squirt bottles not labeled on the prep cooler in the front prep/service area. Instructed to label and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed two female food handlers with no hair restraint while in food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed serving spoons and flat edge spatulas not inverted during storage. Instructed to invert and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed the pipes under the handwashing sink in the rear dishwashing/ prep area and the three compartment sink with leaks. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two squirt bottles not labeled on the prep cooler in the front prep/service area. Instructed to label and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed two female food handlers with no hair restraint while in food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed serving spoons and flat edge spatulas not inverted during storage. Instructed to invert and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the pipes under the handwashing sink in the rear dishwashing/ prep area and the three compartment sink with leaks. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster lid unable to close due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b). Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed staff member without hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items (tortillas and taco shells) in grocery bags inside cooler unit in the food preparation area. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee restroom wall above the sink with small whole exposed with no covering. Instructed to repair/cover and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no lightbulb shielding in the employee restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee restroom ventilation with debris/dirty lent accumulation/build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of table. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the basement. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket in the 2 door cooler by the washroom. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper air temperature inside prep cooler of 51.2f. Instructed to contact for maintenance as soon as possible and use 2 door refrigerators in lieu of prep cooler. Cooler has been tagged for re-inspection. Priority. 7-38-005. Citaiton issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water slow draining at handwashing sink inside employee washroom. Must repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 core violations from inspection #2288720 on 5/13/19 not corrected " premises has no allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow." priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in coolers throughout facility. Instructed to install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in unisex toilet room located in rear of facility. Instructed to install and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 core violations from inspection #2288720 on 5/13/19 not corrected: "instructed manager to comply with the food handler requirement or citations will follow." " premises has no allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow." priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the rubber gasket around the front prep cooler door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the deep freezer to remove spills and/or debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted openings along the wall base in the rear kitchen. Must seal to prevent entry point for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified manager on site from2:00pm to 2:35pm when foods i.e. Taco and burritos were being prepared and served. Serious violation-7-38-012 certified manager came in at 2:35

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation noted on 6/2/2017 report #2059573 not corrected violation #38 observed leaky pipe underneath rear exposed handsink.must repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed fryer cabinet to be greasy at front hot line area.instructed mangement to clean and maintain fryer cabinet.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed open wall behind three compartment sink.instructed management to repair wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields over front hot line food prep area.instructed management to affix lightshields over lights with caps on each end.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the rear exposed hand sink. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean bottom compartments of deep fryers,has grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use at prep areas

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean bottom compartments of deep fryers,has grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use at prep areas

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink,instructed to repaint grease trap

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the refrigerator unit and 2 door reach-in cooler near prep area

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips at the 3 comartment sink to test the strength of the sanitizer ,when sink is set up for wash,rinse and sanitize,instructed to provide,serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink,instructed to repaint grease trap

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the refrigerator unit and 2 door reach-in cooler near prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Found light bulb not shielded at front reach in cooler. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no mop sink with vacuum breaker at faucet. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter at rear patio areas. Must remove.