El Patron a Modern Taqueria — Taqueria El Patron
Last inspected: May 6, 2024
95
Score
Public records show 21 inspections at El Patron a Modern Taqueria — Taqueria El Patron stretching back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
May 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.15 OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2574492 NOT CORRECTED; #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE REAR FURNACE ROOM/UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND OUTLETS IN PREP AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, SUGAR, ETC. TO HAVE BUILD UP OF RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE REAR FURNACE ROOM/UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN AND PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND OUTLETS IN PREP AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
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Oct 13, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE RICE. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Jul 15, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT IN OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CUT TOMATOES 50.9 DEGREES, CHEESE 50.3 DEGREES, RED COOKED SALSA 51.9 DEGREES, GREEN COOKED SALSA 50.2 DEGREES, RAW CHORIZO 50.5 DEGREES. ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEED DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED TOTAL VALUE $135 35 LBS
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.2 DEGREES AIR TEMP. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATE REACH IN COOLER FOR PROPER REFRIGERATION. WHEN COOLER IS CORRECTED CONT CDPH VIA EMAIL TO REMOVE TAG. CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT IN OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 2 LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS (COOKED YESTERDAY) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 54.0F-57.0F . ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $25.00 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BEANS. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AND ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANLDER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MALE COOK NOT WEARING A MASK. INSTD TO WEAR A MASK (COMPLETELY COVERED OVER MOUTH AND NOSE) DURING DURATION OF SHIFT. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT SINKS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED BEANS, PREPARED SALSA, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (SUNNY SIDE EGGS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AND ON EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Apr 20, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD, REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST SMALL FREEZER(EXCESSIVE ICE).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Feb 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jul 20, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND UTILITY ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP REAR PREP HANDSINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 50.8 DEGREES. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING THE PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHORIZO 5 LBS 48.6 DEGREES, RAW BEEF 15 LBS 56.4 DEGREES, CUT TOMATOES 10 LBS 51.4 DEGREES, COOKED PORK MEAT 2LBS 58.4 DEGREES, BEEF TONGUE 3 LBS 50.1 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL VALUE 35 LBS $120.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE AMOUNT OF HOUSE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. OBSERVED 10-12 HOUSE FLIES ON PREP SURFACES AND FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT ON SITE AT TIME WHEN INSPECTION BEGAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND UTILITY ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP REAR PREP HANDSINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 POUNDS OF COOKED STEAK IN REACH IN COOLER AT 97.4 DEGREES. STEAK WAS COOKED AND IMPROPERLY COOLED AND STORED IN REACH IN COOLER. MEAT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $45.00 10 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 CASES OF CILANTRO IN HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CILANTRO FROM HANDSINK. HANDSINK IS FOR HANDS ONLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING NSF APPROVED HANDSINK AND REMOVING 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK THAT IS BEING USED AS A HANDSINK. MANAGER REMOVED CILATRO. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA VERY SLOW DRAINING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO CLEAN REAR PREP LIGHT SHIELD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Jul 2, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS HAVE IT AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT IF NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH EACH COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Sep 20, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM AREA OR REMOVE ICE CREAM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 31, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 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.NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AT BAR AREA.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR COOLERS.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA .
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patron a Modern Taqueria — Taqueria El Patron last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patron a Modern Taqueria — Taqueria El Patron on file is from May 6, 2024. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patron a Modern Taqueria — Taqueria El Patron?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at El Patron a Modern Taqueria — Taqueria El Patron.
Has El Patron a Modern Taqueria — Taqueria El Patron's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Patron a Modern Taqueria — Taqueria El Patron have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Patron a Modern Taqueria — Taqueria El Patron 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 Patron a Modern Taqueria — Taqueria El Patron inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Patron a Modern Taqueria — Taqueria El Patron is inspected around two times per year on average.
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