PINK TACO

431 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

9 inspections

Canvass9 août 2022
0 infraction
Short Form Complaint21 sept. 2021
3 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED A PROHIBITED ANIMAL (3 BIRDS) PERCHED ON WIRE HANGING OVER THE BAR INSIDE THE FACILITY. MANAGEMENT MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. BIRDS REMOVED FROM FACILITY.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WATER AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Plainte28 juin 2021
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED GREEN & RED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WATER AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass25 févr. 2021
9 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE POSTED, WHILE TCS FOODS; BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEEN PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON ICE MAKER BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING DIPPER WELL IN REAR, ALSO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON SAID DIPPER WELL. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE, WATER AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Canvass10 mars 2020
3 infractions
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN: CHORIZO AT 53.2F AND CHIPOTLE SAUCE AT 52.4F AND CHEESE AT 53.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET ON ONE OF 2 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN BASEMENT FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN EITHER UNISEX BATHROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Plainte29 mai 2019
2 infractions
- 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
  - FOUND FROZEN BAGS OF SHRIMP BEING THAWED IN ONE COMP SINK, NO COLD RUNNING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW FROZEN FOOD PROPERLY.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - OBSERVED DISPOSABLE SPOONS USED IN FOOD PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
Canvass26 févr. 2019
2 infractions
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - ICE SCOOP AT BAR NOT STORED PROPERLY IN CONTACT WITH BEVERAGES BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - STAGNANT WATER UNDER BASEMENTS 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
License Re-Inspection20 mars 2018
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION ON TABLE TOPS AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT) LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
License13 mars 2018
10 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLERS NOT ON AND MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON AND MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT CONNECTED NOR SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A SANITIZING LEVEL OF AT LEAST 50-100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
  - OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP (DRINK STATION) EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER TO EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN NOT CONNECTED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  - OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET FACILITIES WOMEN'S NOT FLUSHING (4 TOILETS) IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. OBSERVED ONE URINAL IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DESIGNATED WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM SIGNS NEEDED FOR ALL WASHROOMS (5) LOCATED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
  - OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION ON TABLE TOPS AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED NO PROPER FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT) LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.