El Taconzazo
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
67
Score
El Taconzazo appears in inspection records 28 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 14 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting El Taconzazo on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
28
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURED OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: BEEF AT 74.5F, CHICKEN AT 51.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
21
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
58
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. MANAGER THAWING FROZEN BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATOR). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDE AND INSIDE OF FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
67
Apr 25, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REAR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Apr 18, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (2LBS OF SHRIMP) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Oct 16, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UNDERNEATH AND SIDE OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREAES ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/31/22 REPORT 2563006 NOT CORRECTED: 15: FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN. 37 : FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN. 43 : FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN. 44: FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED. 47: FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 49 : FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 2 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN STORAGE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION: UNDERNEATH AND SIDE OF FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND SHELF UNDERNEATH, ALL SURFACES UNDERNEATH ALL CUTTING BOARDS, ALL PREP TABLES, KNIFE RACK, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING AROUND FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Aug 31, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/29/22. #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090).( CITATION ISSUED)
60
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN.
15
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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50
Aug 29, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/22/22 REPORT #2562520 (VIOLATION #58). MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090). CITATION ISSUED.
60
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR THE UNDERCOOKED EGGS OR CARNE ASADA. MUST PROVIDE REMINDER & DISCLOSURE STATEMENT & ASTERISK NEXT TO EACH ITEM. IT APPLIES TO THE MENU BOARD ALSO. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005). CITATION ISSUED.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN.
15
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, MAINTAIN.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
41
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR THE UNDERCOOKED EGGS OR CARNE ASADA. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM. IT APPLIES TO THE MENU BOARD ALSO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/31/21. REPORT #2497595: #47: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN.
15
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, MAINTAIN.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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41
Mar 31, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, 70.0F AT SINKS. INSTD TO HAVE SUFFICIENT/ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PROPER HOT WATER(100F AT HANDASH SINKS AND 120F AT 3-COMPARTMENT) WAS REPLENISHED/PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-39-030(C)
50
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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70
Nov 19, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY, WATER ACCUMULATION IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO, HANDWASH SINK BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR SINK, HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE (NOT BLOCKED) AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED. CONTAINERS OF SALSA BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND NOT TO USE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING SHELVES, DOOR GASKETS, HANDLES AND CONDSENSORS/MOTORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
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78
Apr 22, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 90.3F IN A POT ON TOP OF CARDBOARD LINED GRILL (GRILL NOT IN USE) IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER (OR 41F OR LESS) AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION # 22 FOR CITATION 3-501.16(A:2,&B).
19
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR: PORK @ 50.0F - 65.7F ; AND A BUS TUB FULL OF UNCOOKED STEAK @ 50.0F ON THE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON TCS FOODS IN LOWER INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, NOR IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD OR SELL BY DATE, NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM PREP DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON THE MENU BOARD NEXT TO THE EGGS. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM (EGGS) IT APPLIES TO ON THE MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC, WHITE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LIDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST STORE ALL TCS FOODS IN A COMMERCIAL GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAGS, WITH LABELS.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTERS AND ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROVES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT A FREQUENCY IN WHICH TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILL NOT IN USE IN REAR PERP AREA, LINED WITH CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL AS A LINER. MUST REMOVED. THE MATERIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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39
Jul 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT/REAR CUTTING BOARDS AND REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR MICROWAVE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD/FILTERS NOT CLEAN IN THE FRONT, AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Aug 30, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REGLUE THE PEELING BASEBOARD FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
35
90
Aug 22, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F, AND THE DESSERT COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FLAN AND MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DESSERT COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE DESSERT COOLER: FLAN AT 48.7F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: GROUND BEEF AT 48.4F, CHORIZO AT 47.3F, HAM AT 48.7F, LIVER AT 47F, PORK AT 47.8F, CUT TOMATOES AT 49.5F, CHICKEN AT 49.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED THE GYRO MACHINE USED FOR AL PASTOR TACOS NEXT TO THE COUNTER AREA WITH NO PROTECTION FROM THE PUBLIC. ALSO OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED ON THE COUNTER WHERE THEY ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. MUST MOVE GYRO MACHINE OR INSTALL A SNEEZEGUARD OR BARRIER AND COVER OR MOVE TORTILLA CHIPS SO THAT THEY ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE PREP AREAS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REGLUE THE PEELING BASEBOARD FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER IN THEM.
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Jul 6, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS, USING EXCESSIVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT CHEESE WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PUT THE CHEESE ON A GORDITA. ALSO OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER HANDLING TOMATOES WITH HIS BARE HANDS WHILE SLICING THE TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES OR SPOONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OR SANITIZE WITH BLACK AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION, FOOD HANDLER DICING UNCLEAN TOMATOES WITH VISIBLE DIRT/DEBRIS TO BE USED FOR CONDIMENTS AND SALSA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH CONTINUOUS LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LOUD NOSE WHEN THE COLD FAUCET HANDLE IS TURNED ALL THE WAY OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT INVERTED AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND YELLOW STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND DOWN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NOZZLES OF HORCHATA AND LIME MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SHELF WITH SEASONINGS, CANNED GOODS STORED IN THE MIDDLE AND BLEACH STORED ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS SEPARATE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE.
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64
Nov 24, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. REPAINT SHELVES SO THAT THERE IS NO CHIPPING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR NEED TO BE REPLACED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND GARBAGE AROUND GARBAGE AREA. GARBAGE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1459248 DATED 4/29/14 #32 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY NON ABSORBANT WASHABLE CLEANABLE MATERIAL. #32 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HAND SINKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO ADJACENT GRILL AND FRYER. #32 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND BROKEN TILE ON COUNTER NEXT TO REGISTER. #40 OBSERVED BORKEN THERMOMETER IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR INSTRUCTED TO CHECK ALL THERMOMETERS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40 F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. REPAINT SHELVES SO THAT THERE IS NO CHIPPING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS. INSTALL SP ASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HAND SINKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FRONT ADJACENT FRILL AND FRYER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR REGISTER. REPAIR BROKEN TILE AND RESTORE TILE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ONLY USE NON ABSORBANT WASHABLE CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER NOT IS DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR HANDSINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR. CHECK ALL THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE THEY ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 9, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MANAGER,REMOVE ICE FROM CHEST ICE MACHINE AND HE CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS AND ARE STAINED
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF GREASE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF GREASE NEAR STOVES AND ALONG WALL BASE
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 1 CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR VENTILATION AT FRONT PREP AREA
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA IS LOOSE MISSING A SCREW MUST REPAIR
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREAS
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Nov 23, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER HAS SOME PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THEM.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS HAVE SOME GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTH.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH BOTH HOODS THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOME DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Jan 23, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. THE SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLE ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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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. CLEAN THE STOVE IN THE REAR AREA AND BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS, FRYER AND CABINET BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
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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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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May 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER CONTAINERS/GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPERLY DESIGNED EQUIPMENT. ALUMINUM FOIL ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS & PIPES OF EQUIPMENT.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,LIDS OF DRINK MACHINES,FILTERS,VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
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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.CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 28, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
30
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.PROVIDE MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.DESSERT COOLER
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Apr 19, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER NOW AT SINK AFTER INSPECTION WAS DONE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #163516 11/17/09 NOT CORRECTED # 32 MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAMTABLE LID.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT(SPIT).MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKETS DAMAGED ON 3- DOOR COOLER.#33 MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLE,HOOD,FILTERS,VENT IN TOILET ROOM.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING REAR DOOR SWEEP.#38 MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
31
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.JUICE MACHINES.
33
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.REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT FRONT PREP AREA HOOD.
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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.DESSERT COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Taconzazo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Taconzazo on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Taconzazo?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at El Taconzazo.
Has El Taconzazo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Taconzazo have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Taconzazo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Taconzazo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Taconzazo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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