THE TACO SPOT

311 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant

8 inspections

1. Canvass12 juill. 2022

   0 infraction

2. Canvass Re-Inspection8 avr. 2021

   6 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT AND STORE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR BEVERAGE COOLER, STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG OR STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
3. Canvass30 mars 2021

   10 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE A PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD(BEEF 165.8F, RICE 169.3F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT AND STORE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR BEVERAGE COOLER, STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG OR STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
4. Réinspection de la plainte2 sept. 2020

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER AT REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5. Plainte27 août 2020

   15 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED THE PIC ON SITE DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN RICE,BEANS,BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:00 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST PROVIDE FOOD LABELS ON PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER AT REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • MUST STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINERS AT HOT HOLDING UNITS AND NOT ON TOP.TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER,STOVE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.HOT WATER IS TOO HOT TO WASH HANDS (139.5F).INSTRUCTED TO LOWER WATER TEMPERATURE TO 120.0F AND OR WASH HANDS AT ADDITIONAL SINK ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
6. License Re-Inspection13 mars 2020

   3 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE COMPLETELY.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
7. License6 mars 2020

   9 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING AND FREEZER EQUIPMENT ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY)
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE COMPLETELY.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR TOILET ROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS .
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
8. License26 févr. 2020

   0 infraction