Taquerias El Paso #1

March 22, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated
    Inspector note: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WATER SEEPING FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT INTO 3RD COMPARTMENT AND PLUMBERS PUTTY APPLIED BETWEEN 1ST COMPARTMENT AND SECOND COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. NO PLUMBERS PUTTY ALLOWED, MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    code 24
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED TOWEL AND PAPER TOWEL IN BETWEEN FILTERS IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE SAID TOWELS.
    code 32
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM AND UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR.
    code 34
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
    code 40

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