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Taqueria El Sauz

June 21, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings17
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: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: 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 FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,STEAK,CHICKEN,TORTAS).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: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS • Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 4-301.12 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK IN DRINK/JUICING PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 14, 2021: 17 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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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