Taqueria El Sauz

June 14, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings3

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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: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DRINK / JUICING PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38030(C)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,STEAK,TACOS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED CONTAMINATION OF FOOD DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED AN APPX.50 GALLON POT WITH 30LBS. RAW BEEF IN THE POT WITH WATER THAT WAS FILLED UP FROM AND SITTING ON TOP AT MOP SINK BASIN TO BE COOKED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST USE ONLY POTABLE CLEAN WATER TO PREP FOOD WITH.APPX. 30LBS. $90.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND GRILL TABLES.MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON WALK IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR VEGETABLE REACH IN COOLER.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED SEVERAL OVER SIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE SMALL EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,STEAM TABLE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK IN DRINK/JUICING PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

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Compared with Pass on October 14, 2020: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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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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