El Taconazo Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2015
70
Score
Going back to 2010, El Taconazo Restaurant has 18 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2015. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 30, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting El Taconazo Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER @ AIR TEMPERATURE 50.3*F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ONLY UNCUT VEGETABLES,AND FRUIT ONLY NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNTIL REPAIRED. ELECTRICIAN ON PREMISES COOLER NOW 39.9*F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4LBS PRECOOKED SALSA 49.8*F, 2LBS COOKED PORK, 10LBS CHICKEN COOKED 9/29/2015, 63.3*F, 4LBS CUT TOMATOES 48.7*F, AND 6LBS COOKED TRIPE 66*F.COOKED 9/29/15.26LBS VALUED AT $100.00 WAS DISPOSED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING ON TO THE GROUND AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL PICK UP OF ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGGIES/ZIPLOCK ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT COOLER, AND REAR FREEZER ,NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR FRONT AND REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/ PREP TABLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIMITED LIGHTS THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 4, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REAR KITCHEN COOLER AT 55.9*F NOT MAINTAINED, MUST MAINTAIN 40*F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION COOLER TAGGED DO NOT USE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRE-COOKED FROM JUN.3/2015 HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.CHICKEN 52.8*F,EGGS 53.6*F,GROUNG BEEF 53.4*F. PEPPERS, ONIONS IN OIL 52.8*F, TOTAL 156LBS VALUE AT $550.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION COOLER TAGGED WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 1312-746-4240. TO REMOVE TAG DO NOT USE COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL ON FRONT WALL BEHIND JET SPRAY MACHINES, IN FRONT COOLER ON FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON THE FRONT JUICE BAR PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN VERY HOT, REAR VENTILATION NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALSO COOLER THERMOMETERS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HALLWAY CLUTTERED WITH POP,OIL BLOCKING THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLACE ON STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
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Sep 10, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. ALSO IN THE PREP AREA THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL THEM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE REMOVE THE CARD BOARD AND THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR HAS A ONE INCH HOLE IN IT. MUST REPAIR THE WALL.
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Sep 3, 2014
Complaint
7 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: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND SEAL OUTER OPENING. 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE STOREROOM. ALSO FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES AT REAR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED/EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. ALSO IN THE PREP AREA THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL THEM. MUST LA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE REMOVE THE CARD BOARD AND THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DIRT AND DEBRI ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR HAS A ONE INCH HOLE IN IT. MUST REPAIR THE WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE. AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOW SERIOUS FROM REPORT 1305308 ON 05/28/2013.SERIOUS CITATION GIVER. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK. CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. LEGS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST, AND PAINT SAME. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING IF WORN, STAINED SURFACES REMAIN.REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR INTERIOR LIGHTS OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED. FOUND THE ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. UNIT IS NOW TAGGED, DO NOT USE THE ICE MACHINE. WHEN THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX OVER A LETTER STATING THAT FACT. FAX# 312-746 8040. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOW SERIOUS FROM REPORT 1305308 ON 05/28/2013.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK. CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. LEGS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST, AND PAINT SAME. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING IF WORN, STAINED SURFACES REMAIN.REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR INTERIOR LIGHTS OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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May 28, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST, AND PAINT SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING UNDER REAR COOKING LINE. REPLACE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING IF WORN, STAINED SURFACES REMAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR INTERIOR LIGHTS OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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May 15, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT BUS STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 21, 2011
Complaint
4 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. NEW TOPS NEEDED FOR DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR DIRECT FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 1, 2011
Complaint
5 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. WOOD SHELVES AT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELF. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL DRINK MACHINES AT FRONT COUNTER TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FROM NOZZELS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS IN FRONT GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. 1 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 11, 2011
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION THE UPPER INNER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD AND MILDEW. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MACHINE CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED(#18),FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MANAGER REPAIRED DOOR DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. ALL ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. SHELVE AT DISH WASHING STATION IN NEED OF REPAIR. REPLACE BROKEN TILES, SEAL AREA UNDERNEATH TO PROTECT FROM WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND PAINT THE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA. ALL PREP TABLES THAT ARE RUSTED MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR AT P-TRAP, LEAKY FAUCET AT 1 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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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. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SPONGES MUST BE DISCARDED OFTEN (DAILY). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 4, 2011
Complaint
8 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND SEAL OUTER OPENING. 10 FRUIT FLIES PRESANT AT REAR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED/EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY
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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. ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. ALL ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. SHELVE AT DISH WASHING STATION IN NEED OF REPAIR. REPLACE BROKEN TILES, SEAL AREA UNDERNEATH TO PROTECT FROM WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND PAINT THE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA. ALL PREP TABLES THAT ARE RUSTED MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR AT P-TRAP, LEAKY FAUCET AT 1 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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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. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SPONGES MUST BE DISCARDED OFTEN (DAILY). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 18, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 14, 2010
Reinspection
3 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: THE BACK SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR FRONT DOOR HAS A FOURTH GAP BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTD TO MAKE BOTH DOOR THGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROFFED, SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 .
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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. ALL THREE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. THE FLOORS AND RUBBER MATS IN GRILL AREA ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Sep 2, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA BY THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030 HOOOO62410 15 COURT DATE 10,14,2010 AT 10:00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU CAN PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION FOR MORE INFO.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE BACK SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF THEM. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 H000062410 15
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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. ALL THREE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. THE FLOOR AND RUBBER MATS IN GRILL AERA THICK WITH GREESE BUILDUP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Jan 5, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Taconazo Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Taconazo Restaurant on file is from Sep 30, 2015. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Taconazo Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at El Taconazo Restaurant.
Has El Taconazo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Taconazo Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Taconazo Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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