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El Taconazo La Fiesta

September 21, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA)WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BEEF, PORK, EGGS ETC.) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA). NOTED COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 48.9, PORK AT 47.8, CHORIZO AT 49.3, EGGS AT 48.5, SLICED PORK AT 50.2F, BEEF AT 49.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 22LBS. TOTAL AMOUNT $75.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK AND ALSO RE CAULK AROUND HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.------INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE OR PROPER LID/COVER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED AS COVER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FRONT AND REAR).-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY (HOT WATER) FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DIRTY WASHCLOTHS IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 39
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REORGANIZE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43

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