Food Safety Report: Taco Bros, 1959 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 13, 2025
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea must be provided and maintained. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods, such as 3lbs. Cooked chicken-56. 3f. 1lbs. Cooked rice-44. 9f. 3lbs. Cooked ground beef-55. 2f. 2lbs. Raw steak-51. 7f. 2lbs. Shrimp-54. 7f. Inside of walk in cooler and reach in cooler. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 11lbs. $100. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (shakers,squeeze bottles,etc

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 : observed a gap along bottom of front & rear doors must make tight fitting.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 11 : observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler must elevate and store properly to prevent cross contamination.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed bottled drinks stored inside of closet in women's toilet room must remove and store in a proper food storage area.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: 3-304. 14 : must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use from surfaces.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinet,grill table,coolers,walk in cooler shelving units.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-204. 12 : observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing must provide and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with bags of trash above rim and lids wide open. Manager pushed bags of trash down into dumpsters and closed lids to be tight fitting. There is another unknown dumpster in alley near there trash container that is overflowing. (cos)(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 13 : must repair or replace damaged floor in walk in cooler.

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

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13 : observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 : observed no food allergen training for food managers must provide and maintain.

64. Miscellaneous / public health orders
- comments: 7-38-060 default beverage for children's meals. : observed a kids menu with a drink that is more than 130 calories must be less than 130 calories.

Source: chicago.gov