La Barca El Taconazo
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2019
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Score
LA BARCA EL TACONAZO, located at 7601 S Cicero Ave in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on March 25, 2019. This inspection resulted in 4 major and 9 minor violations, including issues with management knowledge, procedures for diarrheal events, and sanitation of food-contact surfaces. While the most recent inspection indicated significant concerns, LA BARCA EL TACONAZO has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its six recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Jan 10, 2018
Non-Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Jan 3, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Apr 11, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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May 19, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 25, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE HOT COCOA MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, TOMATOES, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, RICE, FLOUR, ETC. IN BUCKETS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE BACK KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GARBAGE CAN BEING USED TO STORE HOT PEPPERS-----CILANTRO BEING KEPT IN A BLACK PLASTIC CRATE------LIMES BEING STORED IN A WOODEN STORAGE BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK REAR PREP TABLE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS EMBEDDED INTO THE BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK-----LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GASHES AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED THAT FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA-----OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HOLD A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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