Lazo's Tacos, N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
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Lazo's Tacos, N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
2 years ago
Report date: Jul 21, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 40 live small flies at rear prep area. Instructed manager must remove all insect activity by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
47. Food …
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 40 live small flies at rear prep area. Instructed manager must remove all insect activity by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
47. Food …
& non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 6-door reach in cooler door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair and maintain damaged door gaskets.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food/dust build up on walls at rear prep area and around rear exit doors also observed food build upon floor at rear prep and dishwash area. Must clean floor, walls and maintain.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: some food handlers certificates missing. Instructed all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.
Source: chicago.gov
- comments: 6-door reach in cooler door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair and maintain damaged door gaskets.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food/dust build up on walls at rear prep area and around rear exit doors also observed food build upon floor at rear prep and dishwash area. Must clean floor, walls and maintain.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: some food handlers certificates missing. Instructed all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.
Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jun 10, 2020
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no certified food manager on premises with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while tcs foods (tacos and burritos) were being prepared and served. Management instructed to have …
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no certified food manager on premises with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while tcs foods (tacos and burritos) were being prepared and served. Management instructed to have …
a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: 3-301. 11(b) observed a food handling employee take a burrito off of the grill with their bare hands and a spatula and wrap it up with their bare hands. Management instructed that no bare hand contact is allowed with ready-to-eat foods. The food was discarded voluntarily by management. Priority 7-38-010. No citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-204. 11 observed no exposed hand washing sink at the temporary bar set up in the north banquet room. The bar in this area is used for mixed drinks, cut fruit and serving chips and salsa. Management instructed to cease serving drinks and food from the bar area until an exposed hand washing sink has been installed and inspected. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-304. 11 repair the non-working ventilation fans in the men's and women's washrooms in the middle section of the restaurant.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.
Source: chicago.gov
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: 3-301. 11(b) observed a food handling employee take a burrito off of the grill with their bare hands and a spatula and wrap it up with their bare hands. Management instructed that no bare hand contact is allowed with ready-to-eat foods. The food was discarded voluntarily by management. Priority 7-38-010. No citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-204. 11 observed no exposed hand washing sink at the temporary bar set up in the north banquet room. The bar in this area is used for mixed drinks, cut fruit and serving chips and salsa. Management instructed to cease serving drinks and food from the bar area until an exposed hand washing sink has been installed and inspected. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-304. 11 repair the non-working ventilation fans in the men's and women's washrooms in the middle section of the restaurant.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.
Source: chicago.gov
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Lazo's Tacos, North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
4 years ago •reported by user-bmkw8273
Inspection Failure: 2019-10-21
Details: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2200503 8/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #10- FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK …
Details: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2200503 8/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #10- FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK …
AT THE SERVER STATION JUST OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA PREP/SERVING LINE.MUST PROVIDE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED THAT IS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN .2.5LBS. COOKED PORK.3.5LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA .1LB. COOKED GROUND BEEF & POTATOES.2.5LBS. COOKED POBLANO PEPPERS.8.5LBS. GUACAMOLE.1.5LBS. COOKED WHITE RICE.5LBS. COOKED SPANISH RICE .3LBS. SLICED TOMATOES.3LBS. PICO DE GALLO. 22LBS. COOKED WHOLE CHICKENS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST DATE MARKALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS.APPX.32.5LBS.$86.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
STILL FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX. '1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR STORAGE DOOR,SIDE STORAGE DOOR.
OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND OVER SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES,INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,BAR AREAS,BASEMENT,DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN TRAY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL MICROWAVES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,MOP SINK BASIN, REAR & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER .
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING/ REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLERS(BEER & VEGETABLE).MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA & IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CLOSED DOORS,1ST FL. DJ BOOTH.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .MUST REMOVE STANDING CLEAN FOUL SMELLING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2200503 8/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #10- FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#38- FOUND THE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#58- FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
Source: Chicago Health Department. | Symptoms: Diarrhea
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA PREP/SERVING LINE.MUST PROVIDE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED THAT IS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN .2.5LBS. COOKED PORK.3.5LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA .1LB. COOKED GROUND BEEF & POTATOES.2.5LBS. COOKED POBLANO PEPPERS.8.5LBS. GUACAMOLE.1.5LBS. COOKED WHITE RICE.5LBS. COOKED SPANISH RICE .3LBS. SLICED TOMATOES.3LBS. PICO DE GALLO. 22LBS. COOKED WHOLE CHICKENS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST DATE MARKALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS.APPX.32.5LBS.$86.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
STILL FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX. '1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR STORAGE DOOR,SIDE STORAGE DOOR.
OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND OVER SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES,INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,BAR AREAS,BASEMENT,DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN TRAY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL MICROWAVES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,MOP SINK BASIN, REAR & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER .
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING/ REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLERS(BEER & VEGETABLE).MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA & IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CLOSED DOORS,1ST FL. DJ BOOTH.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .MUST REMOVE STANDING CLEAN FOUL SMELLING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2200503 8/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #10- FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#38- FOUND THE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#58- FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
Source: Chicago Health Department. | Symptoms: Diarrhea
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