PEPE'S TACO

Feb 24, 2025

7 violations

Key Violations:

|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK INF RONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN WOMEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED

Jul 10, 2024

4 violations

Key Violations:

10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

Oct 20, 2023

7 violations

Key Violations:

36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT USING. MAINTAIN SAME.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE CAN OPENER WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH RUST, DIRT AND PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Aug 11, 2023

7 violations

Key Violations:

36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT USING. MAINTAIN SAME.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE CAN OPENER WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH RUST, DIRT AND PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Mar 9, 2022

3 violations

Key Violations:

10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 2, 2022

4 violations

Key Violations:

10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;59|PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550176 ON 2-23-22:54-OBSERVED FRONT LID MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER. LIDS SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Feb 23, 2022

10 violations

Key Violations:

|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT LID MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER, LIDS SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND AND TOP OF CONTAINER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CARDBOARD BOXES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON MULTI-USE LIDS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ALONG WALLS IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;64|MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE INSIDE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE BUSINESS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340;;64|MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR RECORDS RELATING TE EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340;;64|MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING VACCINATION STATUS FOR DINE-IN CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340

Jan 8, 2021

1 violations

Key Violations:

49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Mar 10, 2020

12 violations

Key Violations:

|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ONSITE AT ALL TIMES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRECOOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO LABEL WITH DATES AND TIMES (FIFO).;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVER THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVER THE COOK WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282639 DATE 4-4-19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Apr 4, 2019

13 violations

Key Violations:

|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT PIC MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, BEEF TACOS,ETC.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE, READY TO EAT HELD FOR 24HRS OR MORE MUST HAVE DATE MARKING OF PREPARED DATE AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR BEEF DISHES, HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD,( HAMBURGERS) THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE APPROPICATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS, DISPOSABLE MOP, FACE MASK, GLOVES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.MUST PROVIDE.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAQTION CERTIFACTE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.