What is Los Tacos & Desserts Llc's health inspection score?

Los Tacos & Desserts Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Tacos & Desserts Llc last inspected?

Los Tacos & Desserts Llc was last inspected on April 30, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Tacos & Desserts Llc have?

Los Tacos & Desserts Llc has 85 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Tacos & Desserts Llc safe to eat at?

Los Tacos & Desserts Llc has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Los Tacos & Desserts Llc serve?

Los Tacos & Desserts Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Los Tacos & Desserts Llc

Name: Los Tacos & Desserts Llc
Address: 8548 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 54

8548 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/30/2026

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American•South Chicago

Ranked #21 of 24 in South ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Apr 30, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

8.5

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-29 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 53/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (54/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

13 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

12 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

13 basic

Jun

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

14 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint3 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

5 Med

5 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High9 Med

10 total1 risk factor

40/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (9)

−45 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING TO IDENTIFY COMMODITY CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUBBER GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLESNING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD AND DRINK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS IN COOLER.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CORN HUSKS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD AND DRINK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS IN COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE BASEMENT MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLOSET AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS, ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CORN HUSKS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND CELINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (52.3F) AND HOT WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−22 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED GROUND BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW GROUND BEEF UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER/PREP AREA, INSIDE UNUSED FRYER AND EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584827 ON 11-7-23:47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. 55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT, MISSING WALLS AND BASES IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED, WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK ON 1ST FL. HALLWAY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med12 Basic

14 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, REAR SCREEN DOOR SCREEN TORN,REAR FOOD STORAGE WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING

Basic (12)

−24 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, UNUSED PALETAS MACHINE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS,MEAT SLICER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT, MISSING WALLS AND BASES IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK ON 1ST FL. HALL WAY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS & DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL VENTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−34 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med13 Basic

17 total

49/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED FROM REAR PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PREP WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREA-UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG CONDUIT PIPES AND BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR NEAR SPEAKER,ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER WOOD STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES .1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/31/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, REAR SCREEN DOOR SCREEN TORN,REAR FOOD STORAGE WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORE PROPERLY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, UNUSED PALETAS MACHINE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS,MEAT SLICER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALLS AND BASES IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO GRILL AND MOPS INK ON 1ST FL. HALL WAY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS & DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL VENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−51 pts

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