Food Safety Report: Mr. Taco's Restaurant, 1640 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 12, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no certified food service manager on site while handling and serving tcs foods ( beef, beans. . . ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: no thermometer provided in walk-in cooler, instructed to install.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: bulk food containers not labeled ( salt, sugar. . . ) instructed to label and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: inadequate pest control, found about 40 rat droppings next to walk-in cooler and dry food storage. Instructed eliminate rodents activity in affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replace and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: bottles of prescription medication kept on kitchen shelf, instructed to keep away from food production area.

Source: chicago.gov