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TACO BELL #2513 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TACO BELL #2513 6944 W ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO 60638 Restaurant
May 3, 2018 Canvass License #64050
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MANAGER WORKING/PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD, GROUND BEEF 157.6*F, CHICKEN 196*F,REFRIED BEANS 141.8*F AT THIS TIME/ WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, ALSO NO RECEIPT THEY APPLIED FOR CITY CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections