La Barca El Taconazo
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2019
67
Score
LA BARCA EL TACONAZO, located at 4124 W North Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 23, 2019, with a score of 67. This inspection resulted in one critical violation and five minor violations, including issues with proper cold holding temperatures and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 13 recorded inspections, LA BARCA EL TACONAZO has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Feb 14, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
47
Feb 6, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
23
Mar 26, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 2, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Aug 22, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 15, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
61
Jun 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
May 17, 2017
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
52
May 16, 2017
Routine
14 minor violations.
50
Aug 5, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 8, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Apr 23, 2019 Inspection
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 48F, CHICKEN AT 51.8F, COOKED RICE AT 54.3F, AND REFRIED BEANS AT 47.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 80# OF FOOD WORTH $550. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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