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TWISTED TACOS

24 E ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TWISTED TACOS has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 10, 2019. The most recent inspection, on November 15, 2021, found no infractions.

3 of 6 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on October 15, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 October 15, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 18, 2019. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2020. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM, AND FOOD PREP AREA. ALL FOUND WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND HANDWASHING SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTA IN
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2316094: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS) TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
  5. License

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS) TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK FOR CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • FOUND NO STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-39-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITH CRACKED AND MISSING TILE( RESTAURANT DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREA). FOUND TILE WITH HOLES( UNDER OUTLET NEXT TO REGISTER IN RESTAURANT DINNING AREA LOCATED ON EAST WALL, IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED ON EAST WALL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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