Taco Bell #2513

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed build-up of spillage inside of cabinet where soda machine is located in lobby. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of spillage inside of cabinet where soda machine is located in lobby. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report #2589968 dated 2/23/24 not corrected; #55-observed cracked tiles on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain. Instructed person in charge to bring violation into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of residue on soda crtridges. Instructed to clean and maintain clean at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked tiles on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of rear exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior sides of fryers with peeling surface. Instd to remove peeling surface so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive black substance underneath caulking at 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove black substance and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Loose handle on toilet in womens toilet room. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Front door doors not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch gap inbetween double doors. Instd to repair and have tight fitting.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation at unused cold line (east end near office). Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. Instd to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Lightsheilds in rear not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO MANAGER WORKING/PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD, GROUND BEEF 157.6*F, CHICKEN 196*F,REFRIED BEANS 141.8*F AT THIS TIME/ WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, ALSO NO RECEIPT THEY APPLIED FOR CITY CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the freezer not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor in front 3 compartment sink, instructed to remove/dry mop.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent over the 3 compartment sink, and light shields not clean, instructed to remove dust and clean inside light shields.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with idph food handler requirements, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Shelf lining on shelf underneath drive thru beverage station. Instd to remove same so as to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers with excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls near drive thru in poor repair, with excessive holes, glue remnants from previously posted signs and worn surfaces. Wall paneling next to customer break area in poor repair, loose from wall. Clean, repair and maintain all noted surfaces.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the steam table with excessive food dberis.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.GROUND BEEF 153.6*F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, CHICKEN 196*F IN COOKING/HOT HOLDING TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE MANAGER PER SHIFT, SCHOOL INFO. GIVEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front counter under and around the front soda machine not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean frutista drip tray.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk-in cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (cooked beef 153.7f, beans 150.4f, etc.) instructed to have one on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Found the top of the 3-compartment sink in the prep area and the washbowl in the women's toilet room in need of caulking. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment, storage racks inside the walk in cooler and the prep reach in cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners, under/around all heavy equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the floor tiles cracked and in need of regrouting on the side of the ice machine in the prep area. Instructed to fix and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found ceiling in very poor repair/damaged in the dining area, insulation exposed. Instructed to fix and repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling in the toilet rooms, dining area, prep area and the walls in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Remove dirt/dust build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Found leaks at the base of the faucet and underneath the compartments in between the rinse and sanitizing compartments. Instructed to fix and maintain leaks.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the cabinet underneath the exposed hand washing sink with clutter. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize area.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of beverage unit not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace cracked/missing wallbase tiles near 3-compartment sink and utility sink. Surface must be smooth, even, easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink. Repair same. 3-compartment sink slow draining. Repair same.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Inspection report summary not visible or displayed to customers. Instd to do so at all times. Citation issued 7-42-010b serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace worn gasket on reach-in freezer door.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall surrounding utility sink in poor repair, buckling. Instd to repair same so as to be tight fitting and no daylight to be seen. Replace worn threshold inbetween front double doors. Lightshields in prep area not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified mgr on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (beef, chicken) nor city of chicago certified mgr certificate posted. Instd to have same. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal small holes noted in walls.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink slow draining. Repair same.