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TORTA'S TACOS

939 N ORLEANS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TORTA'S TACOS has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 28, 2015. The most recent inspection, on July 22, 2016, found no infractions.

2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 21, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on January 12, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 21, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 21, 2016. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on January 12, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED JELLO PACKAGED FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE IN THE COCA COLA REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. PROVIDE A PROPER LABEL THAT INCLUDES FACILITY NAME, ADDRESS, DATE ETC.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALUMINUM FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE THE COOK LINE STORAGE SHELF. REMOVE THE FOIL AND PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER ARE TORN. REPAIR/REPLACE THE GASKETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE: THE FILTERS IN THE COOK LINE HOOD, THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, THE TABLETOP UNDER THE GRILL, THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER, THE SIDES OF THE FRYER. OBSERVED THE SPATULA TO BE HEAVILY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • A FILTER IS MISSING FROM THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FILTERS. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT THE FAUCET. REPAIR THE LEAK.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE NOT CERTIFIED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TACOS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 NEAR THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER, 5 IN THE STORAGE CLOSET AND 15 UNDER THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN SERVICES OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TACOS, RICE, ETC) ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND HAVE POSTED AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED JELLO PACKAGED FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE IN THE COCA COLA REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. PROVIDE A PROPER LABEL THAT INCLUDES FACILITY NAME, ADDRESS, DATE ETC.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALUMINUM FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE THE COOK LINE STORAGE SHELF. REMOVE THE FOIL AND PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER ARE TORN. REPAIR/REPLACE THE GASKETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE: THE FILTERS IN THE COOK LINE HOOD, THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, THE TABLETOP UNDER THE GRILL, THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER, THE SIDES OF THE FRYER. OBSERVED THE SPATULA TO BE HEAVILY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, UNDER THE CASH REGISTER, NEAR THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • A FILTER IS MISSING FROM THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FILTERS. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT THE FAUCET. REPAIR THE LEAK.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE NOT CERTIFIED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TACOS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
  4. License

    0 infractions

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