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El Taco Feliz Taqueria

5439 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60641
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2015
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited El Taco Feliz Taqueria four times, with records going back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 25, 2015. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at El Taco Feliz Taqueria since Jun 25, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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).
2
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).
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK DRY BEANS MUST BE LABELED.
30
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
74
Oct 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE (USED FOR STORING POTS AND PANS) IN PREP AREA. UNABLE FOR EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POTS AND PANS AT THE SAID SINK. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER REMOVED POTS AND PANS FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK). CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
11
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND DINING AREA.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
82
May 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (MANAGER BOUGHT HANDSOAP DURING INSPECTION). CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
12
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED TALL WEED/GRASS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, CUT AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
86
Oct 16, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
32
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taco Feliz Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Taco Feliz Taqueria on file is from Jun 25, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Taco Feliz Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Taco Feliz Taqueria.

Has El Taco Feliz Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Taco Feliz Taqueria have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Taco Feliz Taqueria 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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