El Patroncito Taqueria
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2021
90
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at El Patroncito Taqueria, the earliest from 2018. The most recent report on file is from Nov 1, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 1, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food”, showing up three times.
El Patroncito Taqueria's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/21/21 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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90
Oct 21, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS, AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY USED AS A WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2369431 ON 4/20/20 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND PREP TABLE BELOW THE FLAT TOP GRILL, AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THIS AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, PORK)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. UNDERCOOKED FOOD ON MENU NOT MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHTS OVER ICE MACHINE AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Dec 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2229908 DATED:10/18/2018 58 PA-100-0367- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. 01/16/2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS AND PANS ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS ALONG STAIR CASE IN TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REAR EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 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 FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST TAKE A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. PA 100-0367.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 16, 2018
License
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 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 FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12-NO HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED,
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST TAKE A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. PA 100-0367.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patroncito Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patroncito Taqueria on file is from Nov 1, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patroncito Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Patroncito Taqueria.
Has El Patroncito Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Patroncito Taqueria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Patroncito Taqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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