FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
TACO & BURRITO EXPRESS BROTHERS INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
TACO & BURRITO EXPRESS BROTHERS INC.
(AKA: TACO & BURRITO EXPRESS BROTHERS)
2540 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60614
Restaurant
June 6, 2017
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #1649678
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #14
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED AT DISWASHING ROOM ROOM NEAR THREE COMPATMENT SINK.SEE REPORTS #1970594 DATED 11/1/2016,REPORT 1955700 DATED 5/30/2017. THIS IS NOW A CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS TORN AND DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS. NOTED CARD BOARD LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEING TILES
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEING TILES
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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CDPH Food Protection