TACO BURRITO KING I, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND SURFACES WITH WHITE/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND THE PIPE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1763214 DATED 4/19/16. #38-LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN LID OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS) ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK FAUCET IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CLOSET UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FAUCET INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK FAUCET IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CLOSET UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FAUCET INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.