El Taconazo Restaurant — Fiesta Del Sur
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2015
95
Score
Inspectors have visited El Taconazo Restaurant — Fiesta Del Sur 13 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 4, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. El Taconazo Restaurant — Fiesta Del Sur's record stops at Aug 4, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
El Taconazo Restaurant — Fiesta Del Sur's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 4, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-17-15. INSPECTION # 1464752. FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Jul 28, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS AND 7 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED ABOUT 25 HOUSE FLIES AT BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-17-15. INSPECTION # 1464752. V.35. FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS BY POT RACK, V.36. FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTERPROOF AT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS, V.41. FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(LARGE DIRTY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK), V. 45. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Feb 17, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: : FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTER PROOF AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 3O MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTER PROOF AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 5, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS MUST SEAL DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT & NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET TOP IN WOMEN'S.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN AT WINDOW VENTILATION IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 25, 2014
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385259 4/17/14 #18 & 29 NOT CORRECTED.#18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON PALLETS OF PAPER GOODS,UNDER SEVERAL FOOD & PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS ,ON WOOD LEDGES OF FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN TOOL STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOOR BEHIND ANOTHER STORAGE SHELF,IN OPENING IN WALLS...2-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN DAMAGED WALL OPENING IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/25/14.#29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT 1321431 1/18/13 #38- MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MEATS ARE CUT.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS MUST SEAL DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT & NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET TOP IN WOMEN'S.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,IN A BOX OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER,TOOL STORAGE,PALLETS OF PAPER GOODS,ON UNSED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVES,ON LEDGES OF FOOD & PAPER STORAGE,UNUSED COMPRESSOR MOTOR,ON & IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO 2- LIVE ROACHES ON WALL NEAR GREASETRAP.ALSO 1ST FL.SIDE DOOR & BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/17/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD NOT MAINTAINED WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD STORAGE BOXES PILED UP ON TOP OF JUNK TRUCK & CAR,SEVERAL UNUSED 2- DOOR COOLERS,SEVERAL PREP COOLERS,TOOLS,MOTORS,BIKES,JUNK CARS & TRUCKS NOT WORKING,ETC.POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1321431 1/18/13 #38-MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE MEAT IS CUT.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Jan 18, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jan 11, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, GREASE DRIPPINGS ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT/RESEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND RUSTY SURFACES IN STORAGE AREAS, AND IN COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA, NEXT TO PREP TABLE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINER FOR STORING FOOD, MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD-UP AT REAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE HANDLE FOR REACH-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT DINING AREA, AND VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING CONTAINERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS FIRST FLOOR AND BASMENT AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN ATTACHED TO WALL FRONT PREP AREA, SOME AREAS OF WALL NEEDS CLEANED AND REPAINTED, AND MUST PROVIDE A DROP CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE MEAT IS CUT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER, AND UNDER FRONT COOKING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT AND A EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA, WHERE MEAT IS CUT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Feb 1, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Food inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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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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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink installed next to prep table in rear prep area. Instructed to install shield between hand sink and prep table. Gaskets worn on rear walk-in cooler door. Instructed to replace gaskets. Storage shelves under prep tables not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean along wallbase and under/behind equipment and replace damaged floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb under exhaust hood in front and rear and steamer not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs or light covers.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Violation #40 now corrected.
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Jan 24, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up from air gap. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drainage water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Food inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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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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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink installed next to prep table in rear prep area. Instructed to install shield between hand sink and prep table. Gaskets worn on rear walk-in cooler door. Instructed to replace gaskets. Storage shelves under prep tables not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel, can opener, storage shelves and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean along wallbase and under/behind equipment and replace damaged floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb under exhaust hood in front and rear and steamer not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs or light covers.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under three compartment sink right side leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Walk-in cooler condensation line not properly draining. Instructed to have condensation line connected to drain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible or provided in several coolers. Instructed to provided thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or containers.
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Aug 25, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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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 PLASTIC BAG USED TO STORE FOOD AT STEAM TABLE. MUST USED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND LID.-----INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING, CLEAN AND RE CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK (BOTH) IN FRONT PREP AREA.------INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT. (NOTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION).
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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 WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.----- NOTED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AT HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN), FOOD STAIN AT CEILING TILE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS (CLEAN AND MAINTAIN) ON WALLS, DOOR FRAMES AND CABINET INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED AT HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT COOKING AREA, REAR COOKING AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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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 REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMP. SINK. NOTED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK OR REMOVE THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND ALSO MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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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. NOTED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COOLER, FRYER, FREEZER ETC.) STORED AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND REORGANIZE USABLE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Taconazo Restaurant — Fiesta Del Sur last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Taconazo Restaurant — Fiesta Del Sur on file is from Aug 4, 2015. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Taconazo Restaurant — Fiesta Del Sur?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at El Taconazo Restaurant — Fiesta Del Sur.
Has El Taconazo Restaurant — Fiesta Del Sur's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Taconazo Restaurant — Fiesta Del Sur have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Taconazo Restaurant — Fiesta Del Sur 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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