Food Safety Report: Carmelo's Taco Place, 2746 W 59th St , Chicago, Il, USA.

2746 West 59th Street, Chicago, 60629 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 5, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sink in basement prep area. Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '2-3' gap along bottom of rear exit door. Must make door tight fitting.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed overhead waste pipes above food storage shelf and prep area in basement. Must wrap / cover pipes or remove food items to prevent cross-contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed ceramic/clay bowls and cups used for food service appear not to be lead free. Must limit use to prevent leaching.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage. Must provide food grade bags.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from fryer cabinet and grill table.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace missing top on backflow device at mop sink. Leaky faucet at 1- comp sink in basement prep area.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a garbage can with lid in women toiletroom.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged flooring in walk in cooler in basement.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no food allergen training for food managers. Must provide and maintain.

64. Public health nuisance
- comments: observed no written record for following protocol for checking proof of vaccination. Must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov