El Buen Taco — J J Burger
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2012
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Score
Inspectors have visited El Buen Taco — J J Burger five times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2012. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 11, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting El Buen Taco — J J Burger on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2012
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,VENTILATION VENTS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN FREEZER & COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT AT HEAT LAMP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS .MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Jan 3, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER,CORRAL,HOOD & FILTERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB & LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE PIZZA OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK(SPRAYER PROVIDED AT SINK),DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER.
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Dec 29, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Extension grant to establishment for delivery of garbage dumpster until 01-03-2012. Manager has invoice from Waste Management for a larger dumpster to be delivered. Establishment sharing premises with Citgo Gas Station, and has a written letter indicating that establishment may use their garbage dumpster until new is delivered.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER,CORRAL,HOOD & FILTERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB & LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE PIZZA OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK(SPRAYER PROVIDED AT SINK),DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER.
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Dec 20, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING LIDS WIDE OPEN,TRASH & DEBRI ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA,A KEEP LIDS CLOSED & TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER,CORRAL,HOOD & FILTERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB & LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE PIZZA OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK(SPRAYER PROVIDED AT SINK),DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER.
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Sep 21, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Buen Taco — J J Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Buen Taco — J J Burger on file is from Sep 11, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Buen Taco — J J Burger?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Buen Taco — J J Burger.
Has El Buen Taco — J J Burger's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Buen Taco — J J Burger have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Buen Taco — J J Burger means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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