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El Taconazo Restaurant
June 4, 2015 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings9
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper TemperatureInspector note: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REAR KITCHEN COOLER AT 55.9*F NOT MAINTAINED, MUST MAINTAIN 40*F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION COOLER TAGGED DO NOT USE.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRE-COOKED FROM JUN.3/2015 HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.CHICKEN 52.8*F,EGGS 53.6*F,GROUNG BEEF 53.4*F. PEPPERS, ONIONS IN OIL 52.8*F, TOTAL 156LBS VALUE AT $550.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION COOLER TAGGED WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 1312-746-4240. TO REMOVE TAG DO NOT USE COOLER.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: OBSERVED FOIL ON FRONT WALL BEHIND JET SPRAY MACHINES, IN FRONT COOLER ON FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON THE FRONT JUICE BAR PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN VERY HOT, REAR VENTILATION NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And ConspicuousInspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALSO COOLER THERMOMETERS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: OBSERVED THE HALLWAY CLUTTERED WITH POP,OIL BLOCKING THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLACE ON STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN.
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Food Handler Requirements MetInspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on September 10, 2014: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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