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TACO & BURRITO EXPRESS BROTHERS INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TACO & BURRITO EXPRESS BROTHERS INC. (AKA: TACO & BURRITO EXPRESS BROTHERS) 2540 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
March 26, 2020 Canvass License #1649678
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAK, BURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA ,MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDE OF THE SAID SINK.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTENSILS BETWEEN USE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,REMOVE FROM ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM, RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,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.

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