El Taconazo La Fiesta
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2023
86
Score
El Taconazo La Fiesta has been inspected 23 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 28, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that El Taconazo La Fiesta's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 28, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “approved thawing methods used”, which has been cited 12 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; El Taconazo La Fiesta is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS, PACKAGED CUPS, TO GO CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IN BOXED TRUCK BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT ITEMS FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM UNDER GRILL AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-204.11--MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD TO PREVENT GREASE SPILLS ONTO FOOD.
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Feb 21, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 63.1F SITTING OUT ON SHELF. ALSO OBSERVED SHREDDED QUESO CHEESE AT 44.9F AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 43.8F IN REFRIGERATOR. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE WITH RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE WHICH WAS PLACED IN HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ONLY USED FOR HAND WASHING AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REMOVE PIPE FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BEEF, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS, PACKAGED CUPS, TO GO CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IN BOXED TRUCK BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT ITEMS FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM UNDER GRILL AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD TO PREVENT GREASE SPILLS ONTO FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Oct 25, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/23/2021 REPORT #2500676 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO PROVIDE ID TO VERIFY TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON 10/25/22. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED A PLATE OF RAW CHICKEN AND A PLATE OF RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER OPEN CONTAINERS OF PREPARED GUACAMOLE AND CUT PEPPERS/ONIONS IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A PACKAGE OF RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY HAS REMOVED/DISCARDED THE COOKED CHICKEN, CONTAINER OF GUACAMOLE, AND CUT VEGETABLES FROM UNDERNEATH THE RAW MEATS AND STORED ALL FOOD ITEMS CORRECTLY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/23/2021 REPORT #2500676 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #37 (3-302.12) MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR. VIOLATION #47 (4-501.12) OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. VIOLATION #47 (4-202.16) OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON TRASH CAN IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST RE-PAINT OF REFINISH TO REMOVE ALL RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED (SUCH AS RED SAUSE, BEANS, RICE BEEF SOUP ETC.) TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD WHICH HAS NOT BEEN DATE MARKED. 30LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $150. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTBULB ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEED NOT WERING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS AND COOKED FOODS IN THE FREEZER. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON TRASH CAN IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEEAVY GREASE AD DIRT BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Jan 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LARGE POTS FILLED WITH CHOPPED AND COOKED STEAK IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.9F AND 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 80LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $600. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON TRASH CAN IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTBULB ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 9, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 44.6F, MENUDO AT 48.2-52.8F, AND GREEN SALSA AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282230 ON 3/28/19: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU OR THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND PROVIDE A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND PLATES USED AS SCOOPS FOR SAUCES AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO SCOOP FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS AND COOKED FOODS IN THE FREEZER AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE EMPTYING INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR THE MOP SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 28, 2019
Complaint
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND SHRIMP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER IN A MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO FOOD MAY BE STORED OR PLACED IN THE MOP SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED RICE AT 49.1F, REFRIED BEANS AT 50.1F, SALSA AT 47.8F, MENUDO SOUP AT 56.5F, STEAK AT 62.5F, AND PORK AT 52.8F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE PREP COOLER: SHRIMP AT 47.4F, AND CHEESE AT 45.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $250. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE A WET WIPING CLOTH BEFORE HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT FIRST WASHING THEIR HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY TRAIN THEIR EMPLOYEES ON WHEN TO WASH THEIR HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2241135 ON 12/6/18 NOT CORRECTED: 37 - 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food MUST PROVIDE FOOD IDENTIFICATION LABELS FOR ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. 55 - 6-201.15: **C** Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. 58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD NOT DATE MARKED (SALSA AND CEVICHE) TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SALSA WHICH HAS NOT BEEN DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU OR THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND PROVIDE A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES CANNOT EAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF TONGUE BEING THAWED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOODS THROUGH REFRIGERATION, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND PLATES USED AS SCOOPS FOR SAUCES AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY UTENSILS WITH A HANDLER TO SCOOP FOODS.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS AND COOKED FOODS IN THE FREEZER AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES WERE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Dec 6, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD IDENTIFICATION LABELS FOR ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER AND AS A LINER ON THE WALLS, TABLES, ETC. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE LINERS/COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED RUST ON SOME OF THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH A RUSTOLEUM PAINT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER CABINET AND ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER CABINET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE LARGE UNUSED COOKWARE FROM PREMISE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks 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 cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink 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: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster by exposed hand sink and by front 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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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, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS FRONT PREP AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DINING AREAS WITH DUSTY VENTS,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 12, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER FRONT PREP AREA GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Apr 5, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON COOK LINE HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN, AND NO UTENSILS BEING USED TO PICK UP FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, PREVIOUS INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AND USE UTENSILS TO HANDLE FOODS, BARE HANDS ARE NOT ALLOWED, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND DEBRIS, AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER, AND AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 02/17/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1522962, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER FRONT PREP AREA GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, USING GREASY CARD BOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY FRONT BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO REAR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PIPES LEAKING UNDER REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Feb 17, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE. NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURE MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 5, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELF AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED BEEF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 74.1F, COOKED RICE AT 71.9F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 70.9F, SLICED COOKED PORK (PASTOR) AT 102.6F STORED ON TOP OF COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT: 60 LBS , TOTAL VALUE: $300.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND UNDER AND AROUND OF THE SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE. NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA UNDER FRONT COUNTER.---------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURE MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK (TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.---------MUST RECONNECT DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH MOP SINK IN REAR.---------MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 18, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING HOT HOLDING AT(FRONT PREP AREA). OBSERVED COOKED SLICED PORK AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (95.2F-105.0F).NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR SAID FOOD. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $200.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND POTS/PANS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE ICE MAKER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE GRILL, NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE KITCHEN CHEST FREEZER,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: GROUT MISSING ON WALL TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS SAME WALL WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABLED/DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED PRODUCE STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOODS IN A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TILES MISSING OVER REAR EXIT DOOR NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS NEED TO BE CONSPICUOUS.
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May 25, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found internal temperature of prep cooler at 48.4 F to 52.7 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods not maintaining proper temperature. Found beef 5 lbs at 50.0 F and breaded steak 3 lbs at 49.8 F in cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily dentaured and discarded. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $30, 8 lbs.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler stored inside shopping bags. Instructed to store in food grade material bags.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Freezer chest top not maintained. Instructed to replace freezer top or freezer chest.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep counter, prep table, utensils, cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in prep rear area. Instructed to replace missing wall tile.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers at sink.
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Feb 6, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler and steam table not stored in proper containers. Instructed to store foods in food grade storage bags.
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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 use.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
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Jan 30, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found front prep cooler at improper temperature. Internal temperature of prep cooler at 52.3 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed manager that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found beef 5 lbs at 60.0 F, Beef 3lbs at 57.3 F, Pork 5 lbs at 51.0 F, Chicken 4 lbs at 51.2 F and various condiments in cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded-approximately 17 lbs, value $50.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler and steam table not stored in proper containers. Instructed to store foods in food grade storage bags.
30
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 use.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
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Sep 21, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA)WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BEEF, PORK, EGGS ETC.) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA). NOTED COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 48.9, PORK AT 47.8, CHORIZO AT 49.3, EGGS AT 48.5, SLICED PORK AT 50.2F, BEEF AT 49.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 22LBS. TOTAL AMOUNT $75.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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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. NOTED WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK AND ALSO RE CAULK AROUND HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.------INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE OR PROPER LID/COVER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED AS COVER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FRONT AND REAR).-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY (HOT WATER) FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DIRTY WASHCLOTHS IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Taconazo La Fiesta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Taconazo La Fiesta on file is from Feb 28, 2023. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Taconazo La Fiesta?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at El Taconazo La Fiesta.
Has El Taconazo La Fiesta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Taconazo La Fiesta have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Taconazo La Fiesta 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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