Taqueria El Dorado #2
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2019
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Taqueria El Dorado #2, located at 3209 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on March 22, 2019, with 8 major and 12 minor violations. The inspection report noted that the person in charge was present and demonstrated knowledge, and that a City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate was available. While this recent inspection was high-risk, the facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its six recorded visits.
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Inspection History
Mar 22, 2019
Routine
8 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Apr 18, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Oct 14, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Oct 6, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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May 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 3, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 22, 2019 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE(TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS-RICE AT 144.9F,REFRIED BEANS AT 145.2F .INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF SHELLFISH (OYSTERS) HELD INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG/LABEL.PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- TOTAL COUNT 60 OYSTERS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$50.00 AS STATED BY PIC."This tag is required to be attached until container is empty or retagged and thereafter kept on file for 90 days?. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE,BEANS,SALSAS,CHILE RELLENOS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PREMISES HAS BREAKFAST MENU ITEMS(EGGS) MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC/COOK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR STAND-UP 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING, INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MICROWAVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING AT REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASH ROOMS DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelvings and replace broken floor tiles near the exit door.Also,detail clean walls above the dish washing 3 compartment sink area to remove food splashed debris and to maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO BETTER MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SERVICE MOP SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
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