TACO BURRITO KING

405 S WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Restaurant

15 inspections

CanvassJul 24, 2020
0 infractions
CanvassOct 21, 2019
7 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SALSA, PICO DE GALLO) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOR SERVICING AND LOCATION.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 8, 2018
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR
CanvassMar 1, 2018
8 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVERED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND REAR PREP AREA AND THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1989630, DATED 2/24/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #38; NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALL HAND SINK UPON NEXT VISIT, VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP, BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE FRYER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN DUST FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN INTERIOR CON TAT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL (CORNER) NEXT TO WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHTS SHIELDS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FRONT WINDOW SILLS BEHIND CASH REGISTER.
CanvassFeb 24, 2017
7 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN ONE DIRECTION,
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING FRONT PREP AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - ATTACHED PANEL REAR PREP AREA, ABOVE PREP COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR, COMING OFF WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALL HAND SINK UPON NEXT VISIT,
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - REAR PREP COOLER WITHOUT A REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - CLUTTER IN FRONT CLOSET AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
Short Form ComplaintAug 12, 2016
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO EMPLOYEES STORAGE ON FLOOR IN CLOSET AND POP STORAGE NEAR BACK DOOR.MUST ELEVATE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES
CanvassJun 14, 2016
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO EMPLOYEES STORAGE ON FLOOR IN CLOSET AND POP STORAGE NEAR BACK DOOR.MUST ELEVATE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAKY AUCET NECK AT FAUCET OF BOTH 1-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionMay 18, 2015
8 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST REPAIR THE FALLING LIGHT IN THE DINING AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE RIGHT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassMay 11, 2015
9 infractions
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - NO HOT RUNNING WATER NOTED AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. (WASHROOM FACILITIES ARE SHARED BY MALE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.) MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST REPAIR THE FALLING LIGHT IN THE DINING AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE RIGHT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassSep 11, 2014
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED NO GASKET AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR HINGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A RUBBER DOOR GASKET.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND THE DOOR FRAME OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
CanvassFeb 27, 2013
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE DEEP FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET IN THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER (COOLER CLOSEST TO THE ENTRANCE.)
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
CanvassJun 26, 2012
4 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT REAR PREP AREA IN A KNIFE RACK.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL 2DR COOLER TO REMOVE SALSA SPALSHES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA.
ComplaintDec 9, 2011
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE REAR HOOD HAS SOME DRIPPING GREASE AROUND THE EDGES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD FREE OF DRIPS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS AROUND THE REAR PREP SINK FLOOR DRAIN ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
Short Form ComplaintOct 4, 2011
0 infractions
CanvassJul 14, 2011
0 infractions