Tts Tacos & Tortas

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Apr 29, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk ingredients such as beans and rice not labeled. Instructed to label bulk containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

3. Apr 23, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Aug 10, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Aug 3, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manger on site while tcs foods such as beef and chicken are prepared, cooked and served. City of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived at 10:15am. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared, served and cooked. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Corrected on site employee supplied paper towels for handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed paper towels must be supplied at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed internal thermometer of two door glass cooler maintaining an inaccurate ambient temperature of 40f. Internal ambient temperature of said cooler was 50.4f. No tcs foods held in said cooler. Instructed to replace internal thermometer of said two door cooler.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items in containers not labeled with common name. Instructed all food items not in original containers need to be labled with common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete pest control log book on premises. Folder peresented has quarterly inspection reports only. No idph pest control business license presented with inspection reports. Corrected on site manager printed idph pest control business license before completion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small black plastic cup(souffle cup)stored on top of flour inside container. Instructed in use utensils must be stored with the handle stored above the top of the food within containers.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed black small cup used to dispense flour. Instructed to provide adequate utensils for dispensing.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed can opener with food debris on surface. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine sanitizing solution test kit on premises. Instructed to provide chlorine sanitizer solution test kit on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed nozzle of hot chocolate machine with buildup in dispensing tip. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent cover in unisex washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report dated 2-10-21 inspection # 2484742, violation #58. Observed certified manager without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain proof of allergen training certification at all times.. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manger on site while tcs foods such as beef and chicken are prepared, cooked and served. City of chicago foodservice manager arrived at 10:15am. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared, served and cooked. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Jul 5, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report dated 2-10-21 inspection # 2484742, violation #58. Observed certified managers without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090. Must correct above violation.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Found food handlers at premises with no foodhandler certificates. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Jun 24, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report dated 2-10-21 inspection # 2484742. Violation 51.observed no backflow preventer on hot chocolate machine. Instructed to provide. Violation 58. Observed certified managers without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued.7-42-090. Must correct above violations.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Found food handlers at premises with no foodhandler certificates. Must provide

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Feb 10, 2021 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bowls and other utensils store facing up on shelf in prep area. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes at front entrance being used as a mat. Instructed to remove and use only durable, cleanable mats.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer on hot chocolate machine. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and other debris strewn on ground around dumpsters in garbage enclosure. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent in prep area above 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified managers without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required