Tony's Tacos And Burgers, INC.

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Inspections

1. Apr 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     Obstructed hand wash sink at prep kitchen. Observed utensils and bags placed in hand sink bowl, a table placed Infront of hand sink. Instructed hand wash sink to keep hand wash sink unobstructed for proper hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     No sink stoppers found for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain for proper utensils washing and sanitizing.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Walls behind small prep area not smooth easily cleanable, instructed to install a durable smooth surface for easy to clean.

2. May 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PREP TABLE BLCOKING WASHBOWL AS WELL AS MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED INSIDE SINK BASIN (KEYS, TEAS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SPOONS, PAPERWORK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND USE SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF TRIPE @54.1F, PINTO BEANS @55.0F, AL PASTOR @59.4F, RED SALSA @50.5F. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED OUTSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER ON UPRIGHT COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOODS (MILK, RAW MEAT, TRIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLE WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA/STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DEIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN CORNERS.

3. Mar 18, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Mar 11, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY. (I.E., STEAK, TRIPE, CHICKEN, ETC.). THE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     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. MUST MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.

5. Mar 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

6. Sep 9, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL / DISPENSER FROM OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACE NEAR HAND WASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS AND NOT STORE MOP INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR MOP SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

7. Aug 17, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL / DISPENSER FROM OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACE NEAR HAND WASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 62.5F.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ALSO NO HOT FOODS HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS AND NOT STORE MOP INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR MOP SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.