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El Tarasco

April 25, 2012 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.Found no soap no handpapertowels at exposed handsinks in the kitchen.Must provide,maintain at all times.
code 12Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA HAS BLACK MOLD INSIDE. THIS IS WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED. NEED TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH TO HAVE TAG REMOVE. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 ATTN. MS.LOPEZ NOTE: CAN NOT USE UNIT
code 16
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: A splashguard is needed at the exposed handsink next to the 3 comp sink,seal raw wooden surfaces at the bar using a non-toxic finish.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light shields and end caps are missing on some of the lights over the kitchen prep area.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 1st floor mens toilet room mechanical ventilation not working.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Thermometer inside the walk-in-cooler is required.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Detail clean,organize basement storage areas,remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 24, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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