TACO BELL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND PLASTIC ICE DISPENSING SHOOT WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME BUILD-UP AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO COLD WATER IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS WASHBOWLS. HOT WATER ONLY WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 113.7F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WERE NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: TILE BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOMS WITH AN OPEN GAP/CREVICE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENTS ABOVE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE DINING ROOM BENCH SEATING, UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE UNDER SHELVING, AND AROUND THE LARGE CO2 TANK. ----- DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-15-21 # 2500259 AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM 8-12-21 REPORT #2523952 NOT CORRECTED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-15-21 # 2500259 AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM 8-12-21 REPORT #2523952 NOT CORRECTED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.