TACOS BUSCADOS in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/11/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at TACOS BUSCADOS during a routine inspection conducted on 04/11/2023.

The facility operates from 7955 W ADDISON ST in Portage Park, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Management, Food Employee and Conditional Employee. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Knowledge, Responsibilities and Reporting - Comments: 2-102.14(o)--observed No Written Employee Health Policy on the Premises. Management Instructed to Provide a Signed Employee Health Policy for Each Employee. Priority Foundation Violation #7-38-010.. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The third violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The fourth violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: 5-204.12-- Backflow Prevention Device Not Located at Utility Mop Sink Located at Rear.must Install So Backflow Prevention Device May Be Located to Be Serviced and Maintained.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The fifth violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned - Comments: 5-501.17-- Observed No Covered Waste Receptacle Provided in the Unisex Washroom.must Provide and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The sixth violation concerned thermal management. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: 6-201.16--instructed to Seal Noticeable Openings Around Plumbing/electrical Fixtures on Lower and Upper Walls Near the 3-compartment Sink Area and in Basement Hot Water Tank Location.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/11/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.