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El Cid Tacos #2
October 31, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings8
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED BY FOOD PREP TABLE AND WIPING CLOTH BUCKET AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OBSTRUCTING REAR PREAP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL ITEMS OBSTRUCTING HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-380-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. • OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS DURING HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEIND HANDLED AND PREPARED (STEAK, CHICKEN, CUT VEGETABLES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & UsedInspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD PREP SURFACE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA (NEAR ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD PREP SURFACES OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD CONTAINERS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: OBSERVED DRAWER AND SHELF IN 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SEVERELY CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAWER AND SHELF AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND BOTH BASINS OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON BASIN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 3-COMPARTMENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF RUST AND CLEAN.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN AREA HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on March 30, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.
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