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TACO MARIO'S LIMITED Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

TACO MARIO'S LIMITED 2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO 60608 Mobile Food Preparer
February 28, 2024 License License #2622418
5
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY UNDER THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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 #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED MFP NOT CONVEYING SEWAGE PROPERLY. WHEN THE WASTEWATER LEVER IS RELEASED, THERE IS NO DRAINAGE OF WASTEWATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASTEWATER IS GRAVITY DRAINING AND DRAINING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
Violation #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED MFP NOT CONVEYING SEWAGE PROPERLY. WHEN THE WASTEWATER LEVER IS RELEASED, THERE IS NO DRAINAGE OF WASTEWATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASTEWATER IS GRAVITY DRAINING AND DRAINING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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