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TACO & BURRITO HOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TACO & BURRITO HOUSE 1548 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
September 29, 2021 License License #2808403
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.REPLACED WITH RAISED SHELVES
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE 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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL, SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. STORED AT MENTIONED STORAGE AREA ARE ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, SODA BOXES ETC. MUST CONTINUE TO REPAIR CEILING WALLS AND WHAT WAS REPAIRED SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND WATER STAINED.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. STORED AT MENTIONED STORAGE AREA ARE ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, SODA BOXES ETC. MUST CONTINUE TO REPAIR CEILING WALLS AND WHAT WAS REPAIRED SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND WATER STAINED.
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.

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