What is Taco Maya's health inspection score?

Taco Maya has a SafeDine safety score of 59 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taco Maya last inspected?

Taco Maya was last inspected on August 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Maya have?

Taco Maya has 56 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Maya safe to eat at?

Taco Maya has a safety score of 59/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Taco Maya

Name: Taco Maya
Address: 3053 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 59

3053 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Improving

9 inspections

Last: Aug 28, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

3053 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Feb 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Aug 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

13 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection1 Suspected Food Poisoning2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Aug 25

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH OUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTANERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 25

Suspected Food Poisoning InspectionFail

3 High4 Med9 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

22/100inspection score

−68 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COOKED RICE, PORK CARNITAS TACOS, CHORIZO TACOS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. WHILE EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, GREEN SAUCES, GUACAMOLE, PICO DE GALLO, COLESLAW, NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED. WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDRCOOKED A POTENTIALLY HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. RAW STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH OUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTANERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINTFOIL AS A LINER INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRUSH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTED. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ON WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2617392 ON 05/13/25. #55. OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND IN MOP BUCKETS NEAR THE MOP SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS APPROPRIATELY TO ALLOW TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE. #55. OBSERVED THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE NOT FUNCTIONAL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/HOLDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−68 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 25

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BINS/BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MANAGER ELEVATED ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE STANDING FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND IN MOP BUCKETS NEAR THE MOP SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS APPROPRIATELY TO ALLOW TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE NOT FUNCTIONAL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/HOLDER.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14//OBSERVED ORANGE WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12//WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINE CONNECTED TO LOBBY DRINK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11//NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON MALE AND FEMALE GUEST/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED PORK BELLY IN WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE AND BLUE MOLD. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS VALUED AT $20. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF SET UP/IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOLUTION MEASURED AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS VERIFIFY SANITIZING SOLUTION AND CORRECT PPM IS DISPENSED WHEN SETTING UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY EMPTIED COMPARTMENT, REFILLED BASIN AND FOUND THAT THE SANITIZING SOLUTION IS NOT BEING DISPENSED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY ADD THE SANITIZER TO THE CORRECT PPM OR USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING UNTIL DISPENSER AT SINK IS SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BLACK AND PINTO BEANS, PICO DE GALLO, SLICED LIMES, PANEER CHEESE TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. ALSO NOTED PAR COOKED GROUND BEEF, STEAK, CHICKEN TINGA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 70 LBS VALUED AT $270 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED ORANGE WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINE CONNECTED TO LOBBY DRINK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON MALE AND FEMALE GUEST/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2589324 CONDUCTED ON 2/07/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. (58) NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−35 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

76/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS(RICE, BEANS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SPLASH GUARD IS REQUIRED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK ON BOTH SITE OF THE SINK BETWEEN SAID SINK AND PREP COUNTER TOP

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

License InspectionFail

6 High2 Med6 Basic

14 total1 risk factor

13/100inspection score

−82 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 94.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS REACH 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN DISREPAIR AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER OR CLEANING AGENTS ON SITE FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEANING AGENTS AND SANITIZERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZER DISHWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN AND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT/ COUNTER SERVICE AREA IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/ SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THERE IS NO TOILET TISSUE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM.

Base deductions−82 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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