El Taco Feliz Taqueria
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2015
74
Score
EL TACO FELIZ TAQUERIA, located at 5439 W Addison St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on June 25, 2015, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with maintaining proper food temperatures and customer advisories. Across four previous inspections, the facility has generally maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspection History
Jun 25, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 16, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jun 25, 2015 Inspection
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 48.3F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED AND COOLED STUFFED PEPPERS AT 47.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS AT 47.1F, 2 LBS CHICKEN AT 48.3F, 2LBS HAM AT 47.7F, 1 LB BACON AT 48.3F, 1,5LBS CHEESE AT 46.9F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK DRY BEANS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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