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TACO MAYA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TACO MAYA 823 S STATE ST, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
July 19, 2022 Canvass License #2563425
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY TRAPS INSTALLED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITIES MAY NOT INSTALL FLY TRAPS ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE WHICH HAD AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SERVICE FREE OF CONTAMINATION.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AROUND GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AROUND GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections