TACO BELL

Violations

• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, DISHWASHER, HOT HOLD UNITS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

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No violations found.

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No violations found.

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• ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 95.7F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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No violations found.

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• CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, BEEF) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/23/2021 REPORT #2544633 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Violations

• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BURN-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
• ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Violations

• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREPRATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BURN-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
• ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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No violations found.

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• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
• PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Violations

• MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Violations

• INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  Inspector Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF BOTH ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT TO ENTRY OF PESTS.
• PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  Inspector Comments: 5-202.11(B): MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR BEHIND/UNDER THE DRIVE THRU POP MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  Inspector Comments: 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
• MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N): MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: Floors by front counter near safe area had debris accumulation, not clean need detailed cleaning(corner).
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, also some ceiling tiles had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning.
• VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: Drain pipe of 2nd exposed had sink had leaking drain pipe, shall be repaired/replaced.

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around pop dispensing unit , counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/plastic coating, shall be replaced/repaired.
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit in rear kitchen not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler lower shelving, not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: Floors in rear kitchen area by 3 compartment sink, and by rear prep area need re-grouting.
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: Walls in rear kitchen area, and by front counter areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN,
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND ESPECIALLY IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: STAINED CEILING TILE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
• PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  Inspector Comments: CLUTTER REAR AREA BY BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
• FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  Inspector Comments: NO PROOF OF (EMPLOYEE) IDPH'S FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. UNABLE TO VIEW ON COMPUTER,

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• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND ESPECIALLY IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
• VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: MIDDLE DRAIN STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND COUNTER SHELVES IN FRONT AREA AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEVERAGE DISPENSER COUNTER TOP WITH SYRUP AND DUST BUILD-UP.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE ON PREMISES.
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND ESPECIALLY IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH-OUT.-------MUST RE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH 1 COMP/PREP SINK IN REAR AREA.
• FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  Inspector Comments: NO PROOF OF (EMPLOYEE) IDPH'S FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR AND REPLACE BROKEN CURTAIN SAME AREA.

Violations

• FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  Inspector Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 OR BY E-MAIL:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org FOR TAG REMOVAL. ATT:D.BHATTAL . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
• * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  Inspector Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH,BEEF, COLESLAW, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR AND REPLACE BROKEN CURTAIN SAME AREA.
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AREAS.
• VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
• REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  Inspector Comments: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Violations

• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE NEEDS CLEANING
• PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  Inspector Comments: CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: Exterior and interior cabinet of cooking equipment, storage shelves, under soda dispenser not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: Floor along wallbase, corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
• LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  Inspector Comments: Light not provided inside utility closet. Instructed to install light fixture.
• REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  Inspector Comments: Thermometer not provided inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LIME BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD PREP COUNTER AND ALSO INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK INSIDE MOP ROOM CLOSET (NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS).
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, UNDER AND AROUND FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINE (FRONT SERVICE COUNTER).

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LIME BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD PREP COUNTER AND ALSO INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK INSIDE MOP ROOM CLOSET (NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS).
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, UNDER AND AROUND FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINE (FRONT SERVICE COUNTER).