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Restaurant: Taco Place & Steakhouse
Address: 2114 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Dec 7, 2011

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50

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All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//rear door not rodent & insect proofdoor at 1/4' gap at bottom of door.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT ALL POTS & PANS/PLATES/PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN AREA/MUST STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS OFF FLOORS AT 6'
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUSTY INSIDE FREEZER IN REAR AREA,UNDER DRAIN BOARD/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD EN FRAM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,ON WALL AROUND 3COMP SINK/NEED STOPPERS FOR 3COMP. SINK./LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS ON PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE/RUST AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP.SINK
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE/INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER & AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING ,STORE ALL STOCK 6' OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE/FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK NEED REPAIRING.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//NEED LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS OVER PREP AREA & INSIDE COOLER IN FRONT AREA
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST REPAIR COVE BETWEEN WALL & FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA/SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN CEILING AREA IN THROUGHT PREMISES( KITCHEN REAR STORAGE AREA EXT)
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//MUST REMOVE ALLUNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//ABATED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//ABATED
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//ABATED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//ABATED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #419603
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//ABATED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #419603/MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS OR REPAINT IN KITCHEN AREA
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #419603
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #419603

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//ABATED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//ABATED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//ABATED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//ABATED

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FOUND A WATER PURIFIER DEVICE, CLEANING SPONGE AND A GALLON OF VANILLA EXTRA, AND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED OWNER, SINK MUST BE CLEANED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAND SINK, MOP SINK, AND CHEST FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNER AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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