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TACO & BURRITO EXPRESS BROTHERS INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TACO & BURRITO EXPRESS BROTHERS INC. (AKA: TACO & BURRITO EXPRESS BROTHERS) 2540 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
July 7, 2015 Canvass License #1649678
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ON THE THREE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARDS (WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN..
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: CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK LINE . MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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: WALLS BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT.
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: WALLS BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT.
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