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Taqueria El Aguila Real

September 29, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN MEN'S BATHROOM NEAR BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. A PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CORROSION AND HOLES ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE SURFACE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE.
code 54
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM NEAR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/12/2019, REPORT #2312202. #47-OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES (FRONT & BAR) TO HAVE SLIGHT CALCUIM ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH (FRONT & BAR) ICE MACHINES. #51-BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT BOTH (FRONT & BAR) ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH (FRONT & BAR) ICE MACHINES. #58-FOUND NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 12, 2019: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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