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Taqueria El Dorado #2

March 22, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings18
  • critical findings6

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 1Priority
  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    code 10Priority
  • Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical
    Inspector note: OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF SHELLFISH (OYSTERS) HELD INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG/LABEL.PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- TOTAL COUNT 60 OYSTERS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$50.00 AS STATED BY PIC."This tag is required to be attached until container is empty or retagged and thereafter kept on file for 90 days”. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
    code 14Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE(TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS-RICE AT 144.9F,REFRIED BEANS AT 145.2F .INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED. -
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION.
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 5Priority
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE,BEANS,SALSAS,CHILE RELLENOS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 23
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PREMISES HAS BREAKFAST MENU ITEMS(EGGS) MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    code 25
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 36
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PIC/COOK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    code 40
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR STAND-UP 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. • 12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING, INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MICROWAVE.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING AT REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND TO MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: WASH ROOMS DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND TO MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelvings and replace broken floor tiles near the exit door.Also,detail clean walls above the dish washing 3 compartment sink area to remove food splashed debris and to maintain. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO BETTER MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SERVICE MOP SINK.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. -
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 18, 2017: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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