Bericht zur Lebensmittelsicherheit: The Taco Spot, 311 W 79th St , Chicago, Il, USA.

311 West 79th Street, Chicago, 60620 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 27, 2020
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed the pic on site doesn't have a food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken rice,beans,beef,etc)must be on site at all times. Manager arrived on site at 12:00 p. M. (cos)(priority foundation 7-38-012)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying device at hand sink in prep area while food is being prepared. Must provide and maintain at all times. Paper towels are now provided. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must provide food labels on prepackaged desserts for sale with proper info given.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1/2-3/4' gap along bottom right corner at rear door. Must make door tight fitting.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: must store scoops inside of food containers at hot holding units and not on top. To prevent contamination.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up on prep tables,prep cooler,stove.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- comp sink.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no cold running water at hand sink in prep area. Hot water is too hot to wash hands (139. 5f). Instructed to lower water temperature to 120. 0f and or wash hands at additional sink on site. Must provide cold running water and maintain. (priority 7-38-030(c)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace stained and missing ceiling tiles,loose wall bases in rear storage,damaged floor tiles in prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris from floor along wall bases.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace burnt out light at hood of cooking equipment.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean debris build up from hood & filters at hood of cooking equipment.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov