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El Paisano Taco's

September 5, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1494053 ON 8-26-14. 18-EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED 15-20 ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR, 2 ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA, 3 ROACHES CRAWLING ON TABLE ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 2 ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND FUTON, 2 ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 14Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS/PLASTIC BAGS FOR STORAGE IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, SINKS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (DEAD ROACHES).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP).
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 26, 2014: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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