Taco El Jaliciense

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing door device on the washroom door.instructed to install a self-closing door device on washroom door and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2622714 DATED:08/22/2025 #37---3-302.12: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #44---4-903.11 (A;B;D): Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles- Storing.MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TOPSIDE OF EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. #47---4-501.12: Cutting Surfaces MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS. #51---5-204.12: Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. #57---2-102.13: Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58---2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a…

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers stored on floor in walk in cooler and several food storage containers stored in hallway outside of toilet room must elevate food from floor in walk in cooler and place containers of food inside of prep area to prevent cross contamination.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on topside of equipment and shelving units.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed male employee not using gloves properly.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn/deep grooves on cutting boards.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen container of meat stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to place meat at least six inches above the ground to protect from contamination or provide additional shelving.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep tables, counters, and handsinks throughout the kitchen area. Instructed to keep wipe cloths stored in proper sanitizing solution when not in use.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the public/employee toliet room and food prep area. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in food preparation area. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in rear of kitchen. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles inside washroom. Instructed to repair replace and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Noted precooked food items stored inside the walk in cooler not properly labeled. Instucted manager to properly label items with the date and time (fifo).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed meat stored directly in grocery bags in the reach-in freezer. Instructed to use food grade storage bags to properly store meats at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace the one water damaged ceiling tile in the rear above the ice machine and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Raw/porous wood shelves stored inside the white reach-in freezer,instructed to remove.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Broken liner inside the reach-in freezer need to be replaced/repaired.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed, worn discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning under equipment and cabinets. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak at p trap at 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain at all times.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing soultion when not in use. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Left information for manger for food handler certification.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected per municipal code of chicago from report #1401794 on 3-10-14. 35-replace stained ceiling tiles near water heater. Seal hold in wall behind utility sink. 26-replace damaged light shield near walk-in cooler. 38-install back flow device on utility sink. 43-properly store ice scoop in holder inside ice machine. Serious violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep and rear areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shields in prep area and near walk-in cooler.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Separate paint from beverages on storage shelves.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store ice scoop in holder to minimize bar hand contact.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and walk-in cooler areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tile near water heater. Seal hole in wall behind utility sink.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield near walk-in cooler.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Properly store ice scoop in holder inside ice machine.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label and date cooked food items inside walk-in cooler in rear of premises

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards at front prep area has open seams

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Front and rear exit doors not rodent proof doors have a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of doors must rodent proof doors to prevent rodent entry citation issued 7-38-020

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label and date cooked food items inside walk-in cooler in rear of premises

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards at front prep area has open seams

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must defrost the reach-in freezer in rear of premises has heavy ice build-up inside

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors behind cooking equipment in the front prep area along wall base and corners

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers behind front prep area not wearing hair restraints must provide

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use at front prep area

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors behind-under-around heavy equipments in need for cleaning, elevate the threshold at rear exit door.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide,maintain a self closing device for the toilet room door.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide,maintain a backflow prevention device for the ice machine.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store,maintain clean,soiled linen in a sanitary manner.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide,maintain thermometers inside all refrigeration units.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide space for employees belongings to be store nice and neatly

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s 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. MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPS

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR UNDER 3 COMP SINK AREA,INSIDE FURNACE ROOM REQUIRE CLEANING.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER CEILING TILES AT FRONT AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT CLEAN.