Taqueria El Arco #2 — El Pollo Cris Cris
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2020
90
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Taqueria El Arco #2 — El Pollo Cris Cris stretching back to 2011. On Dec 4, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Taqueria El Arco #2 — El Pollo Cris Cris since Dec 4, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taqueria El Arco #2 — El Pollo Cris Cris is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Dec 4, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 27, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 71F INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE STAIRS NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2362377 DATED 2/14/2020; 51 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE. 55 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUT AROUND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 14, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(E) OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A LITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUT AROUND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 5, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(E) OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEANS, SALSAS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. MANAGER PROVIDED DISCARD DATE LABELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A LITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-303.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ICE SCOOP IN A CONTAINER OR WITH THE HANDLE FACING UPWARD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS, AND DEAD ROACHES THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUT AROUND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 24, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN THE REACH IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DATE TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PA 100-0367.
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May 19, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE LARGE PILE OF WOOD FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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May 16, 2017
Routine
7 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: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE TOILET BADLY CLOGGED WITH HUMAN WASTE AND NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TOILET AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AND TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT OF THE PREMISES AND THE BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO, OBSERVED THE BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE SIDE DOOR FRAME OF THE BASEMENT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES OF STOCK AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK FROM THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DRIPPING THROUGH TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT OF THE SINK COUNTER AND AROUND THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED WITH ALL PRODUCT AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS. REMOVE THE LARGE PILE OF WOOD FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE POTS AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM SO THAT THE CABINETS CAN BE ACCESSED AND INSPECTED.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO PROPERLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY EQUIPMENT THAT CAN PROPERLY BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A SAME CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ON A SHELF IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, INSIDE OF THE STOVE AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT (UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT) ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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 THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENT IN THE WASHROOM IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOOSE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE TANK COVER ON TOILET IN REAR WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINTER AND NOT IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED,DATED AND IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES RACK HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENT DEVICE TO WATER SPOUT UNDER EXPOSE HAND SINK. NO WATER HOSE SHALL BE CONNECTED UNTIL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER.
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Jul 15, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT STORAGE SHELF. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRONT COOLER FANGUARD COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT DUSTY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP. SINK.
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Dec 14, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 ALL THE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE HOOD ABOYE 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 AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
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Apr 21, 2011
Routine
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. SOME RUSTY RACKS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDES, FRONT AND INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SOME FILTERS ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. REMOVE THE TIN FOIL FROM THE TABLES UNDER THE GRILLS AND 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 UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND CLEAN SAME.
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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. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING AND THE PIPES ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Arco #2 — El Pollo Cris Cris last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Arco #2 — El Pollo Cris Cris on file is from Dec 4, 2020. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Arco #2 — El Pollo Cris Cris?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Arco #2 — El Pollo Cris Cris.
Has Taqueria El Arco #2 — El Pollo Cris Cris' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Arco #2 — El Pollo Cris Cris have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria El Arco #2 — El Pollo Cris Cris 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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