El Taconazo Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2015
45
Score
EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT, located at 2350 W Cermak Rd in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on September 18, 2015, with a score of 45. This inspection resulted in 16 minor violations, including issues with maintaining proper temperature for food and sanitizing rinse for equipment. Despite this recent high-risk inspection, EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its 17 scored visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2015
Reinspection
16 minor violations.
45
Sep 3, 2015
Complaint
17 minor violations.
43
May 6, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 28, 2015
Routine
14 minor violations.
50
Aug 14, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jun 11, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 9, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 14, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 6, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 9, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 2, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
May 3, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 4, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 22, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 19, 2010
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
58
Aug 11, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
58
May 24, 2010
Complaint
12 minor violations.
55
Violations — Sep 18, 2015 Inspection
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY TAGGED PREP COOLER BEING USED AND NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN 55.6F AND DICED TOMATOES 53.9F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AND $10 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1567122 18-REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
16
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9-3-15 NOT POSTED AND DISPLAYED TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
28
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLERS(RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, PORK, SOUP, ETC)
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR DOOR ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK BETWEEN PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, GRILLS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.SEAL OPENING IN WALL NEAR REAR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR INSTALL SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BOTH VENTILATION HOODS AND REAR PREP AREA.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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