Food Safety Report: Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc, 7301 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, United States.

7301 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, 60629 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 5, 2022
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 evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on floor under and next to 3- compartment sink,on floor behind large food storage containers,under front hand sink,in dining area under table and behind reach in cooler,on ledge leading to basement,on top of cloths and cardboard on table, on floor in between a massive amount of items not able to view thoroughly possible harborage area. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/5/22. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1-2' gap along entire basement door is in poor repair,side door. Must make doors tight fitting.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on shelving units.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed garbage bags and grocery bags used as food storage in reach in freezer. Must provide food grade bags for food storage.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must remove foil from lower shelf at coffee station,remove rust from lower shelf of grill table. Must eliminate crates used for food storage and provide adequate shelving units. Must remove excessive caulking inside of 3- compartment sink basins to be smooth and easily cleanable and food grade.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris from both 1- eye stoves,grill table.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a garden hose attached to compressor unit and dripping water into a large bucket. Must remove bucket of water and have drainline to an open site floor drain. Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace loose and damaged floor tiles in dining area. Must seal all openings around pipes and wires leading into walls and ceilings throughout.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls throughout rear storage area and basement.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace burntout light above register in front prep area.

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

64. Public health nuisance
- comments: observed no written record of following protocol to check proof of vaccination in public place. Must provide and maintain.

64. Public health nuisance
- comments: observed no signage posted at entry and inside of business for vaccinations. Must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov