Food Safety Report: Tio Luis Tacos, 3856 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

3856 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, 60632 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 12, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed an existing hand washing sink removed from front beverage/bar area. Must replace missing hand sink and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at hand sink in 1st fl. Main prep area. Must provide and maintain.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory reminder on menu for consuming raw and undercooked foods. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

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. 25 or more live small flies,6-8 live large flies flying around premises appx. 50 or more mice droppings on shelving unit ledge. Ledge behind cooking equipment,and stair case landing leading to basement,on floor behind dish storage racks, #10 can rack and 5- rat dropping on stairs leading to basement. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have pest control to service premises on or after 8/12/22. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1/2' gap along bottom of front door and left corner of rear door. Must make doors tight fitting.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use and not on prep tables and cutting boards.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multiuse utensils on dish storage shelves in basement.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must clean food debris build up inside of microwaves.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gasket on 1- door reach in cooler in front prep/bar area. Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units. Must remove foil lined on lower shelf of prep table in 1st fl. Main prep area.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed incorrect chemical test kit for checking sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sinks. Must provide correct ones. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

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

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

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace damaged lid on sump pump in basement near 3- compartment sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged ,broken and missing floor tiles throughout basement prep ,storage and dish washing areas. Must grout floor throughout basement areas. Must make ceiling smooth and easily cleanable in dish storage area in basement.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean food debris and splatter from walls and ceiling in 1st fl. Rear prep area.

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

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace burntout light in walk in cooler.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed expired food handlers for all employees must provide and maintain.

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

Source: chicago.gov