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TACO BURRITO KING I, INC.

(Also Known As: TACO BURRITO KING)

3216 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Dunning

License #: 1648110

35
Total Inspections
20
Passed
6
Failed
9
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2025 Inspection

January 29, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM PREP AREA AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 11, 2024 Inspection

June 11, 2024• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SHREDDED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46.5F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE DISCARD...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 24, 2024 Inspection

May 24, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2023 Inspection

July 27, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACH...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2021 Inspection

July 19, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CON...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2020 Inspection

September 4, 2020• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2020 Inspection

April 20, 2020• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AREA/WASHROOMS)(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 22, 2019 Inspection

August 22, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 15, 2019 Inspection

August 15, 2019• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN UP KIT NOT COMPLETE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2019 Inspection

January 24, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEAL...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 3, 2017 Inspection

October 3, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2017 Inspection

September 22, 2017• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND SURFACES WITH WHITE/BLACK MOLDY...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 18, 2016 Inspection

November 18, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING HOOD PANEL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2016 Inspection

April 19, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED COOK ON GRILL ROLLING AND WRAPPING COOKED TORTILLA, ADDING TOMATOES, CHEESE AND...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2016 Inspection

March 14, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1560015 DATE: 07/08/2015, FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 ALL EMPLOYEE ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 8, 2015 Inspection

July 8, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN D...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2015 Inspection

April 14, 2015• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN D...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 24, 2014 Inspection

November 24, 2014• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2014 Inspection

April 28, 2014• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1395636 DATED:01/22/2014. 32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2014 Inspection

January 22, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2013 Inspection

October 7, 2013• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated, in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, must properly date food ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2013 Inspection

March 27, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be rep...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2013 Inspection

March 15, 2013• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2012 Inspection

October 15, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1285719 DATE: 10-04-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 # 32 - MISSI...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2012 Inspection

October 4, 2012• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1102280 DATE: 05-22-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 # 32 - MISSING...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 22, 2012 Inspection

May 22, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING RUBBER GASKET IN COOLER UNDER GRILL MUST BE PROVIDED(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2011 Inspection

December 14, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to preve...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2011 Inspection

November 21, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to preve...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2011 Inspection

January 5, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Can opener, interior ice machine panel and deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instricted to detail clean an...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2010 Inspection

June 9, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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