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El Taconazo La Fiesta Inc.

December 15, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN AND RICE) ARE PREPPED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPPED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE, CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 11:40AM, BEFORE CONCLUSION OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN AND RICE) ARE PREPPED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPPED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE, CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 11:40AM, BEFORE CONCLUSION OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTH SIDES AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-307.11: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN JUICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS IN FACILITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN KITCHEN ON SHELVING UNITS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON THREE DOORS OF REFRIGERATOR. • 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES IN STOREROOM, POTS IN WALKIN COOLER, AND BINS IN SMALL REAR STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE AND FOR EASE OF CLEAN ABILITY.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN. • 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN AREAS SUCH AS UTILITY SINK ROOM, KITCHEN AND IN WASHROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO EMERGENCY EXIT IN STOREOOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE AND STRIP ON EDGE OF WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND FILTERS OF BOTH HOODS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND FILTERS OF BOTH HOODS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2586440 DATED 12/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD HUEVOS RANCHEROS WHICH IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD HUEVOS RANCHEROS WHICH IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER CORRECTED MENUS BEFORE CONCLUSION OF REINSPECTION.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 11, 2023: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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