Broken English Taco Pub - Lincoln Park — Neon Gardens
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024
74
Score
BROKEN ENGLISH TACO PUB - LINCOLN PARK, located at 2574-2580 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 17, 2024. This inspection resulted in a score of 74 with six minor violations noted, including issues with food-contact surfaces, wiping cloths, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across eight scored inspections, the establishment has predominantly had low-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
52
Sep 15, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 18, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 23, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Jul 24, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
39
May 30, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
May 19, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Dec 17, 2024 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)// NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TRAY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12// OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/ PIZZA STATION WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)// NOTED RUSTED LID TO GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH AND SEAL WITH PAINT AND SEALANT, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11// NOTED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REAR KITCHEN FRYER AND BROKEN/UNEVEN FLOORING IN HALL IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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