El Cid Tacos #2
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, El Cid Tacos #2 has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 13 times in the inspection record.
El Cid Tacos #2's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on test strips. machine being used during inspection, Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink in bar area, a rack of clean glasses placed over sink. Instructed to keep hand wash accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030.
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Oct 31, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEIND HANDLED AND PREPARED (STEAK, CHICKEN, CUT VEGETABLES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED BY FOOD PREP TABLE AND WIPING CLOTH BUCKET AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OBSTRUCTING REAR PREAP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL ITEMS OBSTRUCTING HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-380-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS DURING HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD PREP SURFACE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA (NEAR ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD PREP SURFACES OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD CONTAINERS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAWER AND SHELF IN 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SEVERELY CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAWER AND SHELF AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND BOTH BASINS OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON BASIN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 3-COMPARTMENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF RUST AND CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN AREA HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 30, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/LITTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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82
Aug 25, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE WASHROOM SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 THE DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. ALSO ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE WASHROOM SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 10, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO 1ST FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
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Sep 19, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT.HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
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Sep 17, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS (MASK & SANITIZING SOLUTION)FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIIONS FROM REPORT#2312003 ON 09/10/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SLIMY PINK AND BROWNISH BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF 2ND FL. ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 65 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR, HOT WATER TANK AREA, CHEST FREEZER, AND ON WALL LEDGES NEAR METERS AND OTHER ITEMS. ALSO UNDER THE STAIRCASE AND WINDOW LEDGE AND ON FIRST STEP LEADING TO THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/19. PRIORITY 7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT.HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 10, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR,ON BRICKS UNDER MOTOR,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2243672 12/18/18 NOT CORRECTED.#58- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS (MASK & SANITIZING SOLUTION)FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SLIMY PINK AND BROWNISH BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF 2ND FL. ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT.HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 18, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED THAT RICE AND BEANS ARE STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERTY MARKED. MUST LABEL AND MARK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED THAT DISH MACHINE WASH RACKS ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THAT THE INTERIOR PART OF THE ICE MACHINE IS DISCOLORED AND HAS A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THAT THE FLOORS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY. FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Dec 10, 2018
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITEN HEALTH AGREEMENT OR HEALTH POLICY.MUST BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.TIME FOR CORRECTION EXTENDED FOR 90 DAYS
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY DOESN'T HAVE WRITEN PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING VOMTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.PROCEDURES MUST BE PROVIDED AND PRESENTED FOR REVIEW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED , TIME FOR CORRECTION EXTENDED FOR 90 DAYS
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING DISHES.ADVIZED MAAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTNMENT SINK INSTEAD .PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATIN ISSUED 7-38-025
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD PRODUCT IS DONE BUT NOT IN CONSITENT MANER.MUST PROVIDE UNIQUE DATE MARKING WITH CLEARLY RECOGNIZIBLE USE BY DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.005. NO CITATION ISSUED.GRANTED GRACE PERIOD OF 90 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT RICE AND BEANS ARE STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERTLY MARKED.MUST LABEL AND MARK COTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT DISHMACHINE WASH RACKS ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINED CLEAN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE IS DISCOLORATED AND HAVE PRESENTS OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FLOORS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM-FURNANCE ROOM ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY. MUST REPEARED, CLEANED AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ONE PRESENT HAVE REQUIRED FOOD ALERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLITE TRAINING AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATION FOR REVIEW.
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Aug 18, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repaired/sealed. shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood in bar area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). reach in cooler shelving/ not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler door tracks in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area behind coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bsmt storage area had hole/ gap shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt storage room shall be provided.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-BEANS 48.5F, TACO BEEF 66.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4.5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (BEANS,CHICKEN,BEEF,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Noted food items stored in grocery bags inside chest freezers at the basement food storage area. instructed to store food items inside approved food grade containers. Also noted hand wash sink at the prep area next to a prep table with no splash guard. instructed to provide a splash guard for the sink. Must clean rusty shelves inside walk in cooler and shelve at the rear prep area, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Noted heavy ice build up inside upright freezer at the basement food storage area. instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Instructed to clean floors behind freezers at the basement food storage.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Noted leaking faucet at the rear 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Apr 3, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 10 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK), VALUED AT $100, FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.1F-48.9F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK AND PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP IN BAR SODA GUN DRAINS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BACK OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Water sprayer at three compartment sink not properly installed. Instructed to install holder to have sprayer elevated above waterline.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) BAR SINK AND LEAKY (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SINK.
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Dec 23, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Exposed brick leading to second and second floor dining not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Water pressure low at men's toilet room handsink(hot) and bar exposed handsink(cold). Instructed to increase water pressure. Water sprayer at three compartment sink not properly installed. Instructed to install holder to have sprayer elevated above waterline.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Jul 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE DISHWARE AND ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY BOTTOMS OF SHELVINGS WHERE POTS/PANS ARE STORED USING A NOIN-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS ALSO,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM AND HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ALSO,THE BAR HOSE AT FRONT SERVICE BAR MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Nov 2, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS, AND MUST REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA AND PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN AREA
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Jan 11, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS AT REAR UNDER-AROUND CHEST FREEZERS ARE DIRTY,MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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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.FOUND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND MULTI-USE POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVING AT REAR MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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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.FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK AT 2ND FLOOR BEHIND BAR SLOW DRAINING-MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 20, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR UNDER ROASTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT, ALSO ONE LIGHT OUT UNDER HOOD REAR 1ST.FLOOR INSTRUCTRD TO REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Cid Tacos #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Cid Tacos #2 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Cid Tacos #2?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at El Cid Tacos #2.
Has El Cid Tacos #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cid Tacos #2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Cid Tacos #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Cid Tacos #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Cid Tacos #2 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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