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CARMELO'S TACO PLACE

2746 W 59TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Restaurant

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS (SALT, MAYONAISE, BUTTER AND SOUR CREAM). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE FOOD ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USES.
    • 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF PENDING CERTIFICATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (STEAK, RICE, BEANS). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ANY EXPOSED HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SINKS BY END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WORN SEALANT ON BRICK WALL IN FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO RE SEAL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.ADVISED MANAGER ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2546173 CONDUCTED ON 1/05/2022. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #51-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  5. Complaint

    12 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX. "2-3" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED OVERHEAD WASTE PIPES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST WRAP / COVER PIPES OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CERAMIC/CLAY BOWLS AND CUPS USED FOR FOOD SERVICE APPEAR NOT TO BE LEAD FREE.MUST LIMIT USE TO PREVENT LEACHING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE .MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS .
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND GRILL TABLE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN TOILETROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOR FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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 (STEAK, PORK,BEANS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES NECESSARY FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
  8. License

    0 infractions