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Taconazo El Original #1

July 27, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 45F, CHORIZO AT 46F, STEAK AT 45F, PORK AT 46F, AND CHEESE AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING STATION.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY THE GREASE ALONG THE WALL AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. • 6-501.11 MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT AND ALONG THE FRONT STAIRCASE. • 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
code 55
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578832 ON 7/20/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR. 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, UNDER THE STAIRCASE AND IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM. OBSERVED APPROX. 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, FLOOR AND ON 2"X4" SILL PLATES ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL FRAMING SUPPORTS ALONG THE MIDDLE OF THE WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 10 HOUSE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 20, 2023: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings 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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