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TACO BURRITO KING Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TACO BURRITO KING 5501 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO 60656 Restaurant
April 17, 2014 Canvass License #2065146
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND LARGE WHITE PLASTIC TUBS IN THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP LINE HOLDING LETTUCE AND TOMATOES NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND CONTENTS. ALSO IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FOUND ALL LARGE PLASTIC BINS HOLDING SPICES, SUGAR, FLOUR AND OTHER ITEMS NOT LABELED.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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.

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