TACO FIESTA GRILL in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/13/23

CHICAGO, IL - TACO FIESTA GRILL received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/13/2023.

Situated at 5636 W ROOSEVELT RD, the establishment is part of Austin's active food service sector. The Austin area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Personal Cleanliness - Comments: Observed a Food Handling Employee Not Wearing a Hair Restraint While Preparing Food. Instructed Management That All Food Handling Employees Must Wear a Hair Restraint While Preparing Food.. 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 second violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored - Comments: Observed Soiled Wiping Cloths Stored on Prep Tables. Instructed Manager to Store in Sanitizing Solution Between Uses.. 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. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The third violation related to pest control. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Observed Soiled Mop Heads Not Properly Stored. Instructed Manager to Hang Mop Heads to Prevent Insect Breeding.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

The fourth violation related to sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Observed Debris on Floors Along Walls and Corners in Prep, Utility and Storage Areas. Instructed Manager to Clean and Maintain.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

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 04/13/2023 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.