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El Taco Azteca
March 5, 2025 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings6
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (AVOCADO AND RADISH) BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER WHILE SERVING THE FOOD TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Gloves Used ProperlyInspector note: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW WHEN TO USE GLOVES WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedInspector note: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AT THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND LID NOT PROPERLY ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE PROPERLY CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITH ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on October 7, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding 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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