FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
PEPE TACO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
February 24, 2020
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License #1553
5
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #5
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIOATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
Why This Matters
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Food Code Requirement
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Specific Requirements
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-501.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED RICE INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F AND APPROX 4-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 49.0F. INSTRUCTED (TCS) COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTUING.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: DISHWASHING FACILITIES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED HOT WATER FROM SPRAYER THAT REACHES THE 1ST COMARTMENT OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 87.0F. HOT WATER MUST BE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110.F.( FAUCET ON RIGHT IS TOO SHORT TO REACH THE IST COMPARTMENT WHERE THE SPRAYER IS). MUST REPAIR WATER AT SPRAYER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-025
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: DISHWASHING FACILITIES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED HOT WATER FROM SPRAYER THAT REACHES THE 1ST COMARTMENT OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 87.0F. HOT WATER MUST BE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110.F.( FAUCET ON RIGHT IS TOO SHORT TO REACH THE IST COMPARTMENT WHERE THE SPRAYER IS). MUST REPAIR WATER AT SPRAYER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-025
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
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Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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