PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
TACO BURRITO KING Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 1, 2014
Complaint
License #2059673
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #6
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER COME IN FROM THE OUTDOORS, RINSE HIS HANDS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THEN WALK OVER AND GRAB A SOILED WASH CLOTH FROM THE TOP OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER TO DRY HIS HANDS. HE THEN STARTED TO FIX AN ORDER OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS AND TO USE THE DISPOSABLE HAND DRYING DEVICES PROVIDED BY HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
Why This Matters
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Food Code Requirement
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Specific Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-301.11, 2-301.12, 2-301.14
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM UNABLE TO STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING, IT STOPS RUNNING ONCE YOU REMOVE YOUR HAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FAUCET ADJUSTED TO STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM UNABLE TO STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING, IT STOPS RUNNING ONCE YOU REMOVE YOUR HAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FAUCET ADJUSTED TO STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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