PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
WESTERN TACOS MEXICAN FAST FOOD, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
WESTERN TACOS MEXICAN FAST FOOD, INC.
(AKA: WESTERN TACOS MEXICAN FAST FOOD)
7151 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60636
Restaurant
November 21, 2019
Canvass
License #2262204
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 21, 2019. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED RICE AND CHEESE IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE DATE AND AN EXPIRATION DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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CDPH Food Protection