Taqueria El Kacheton

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

Inspector’s note: Observed items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook available at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide. Logbook shall be available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on interior of fryer cabinet. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty on the base of the cooler in the basement prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non-toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floors in basement prep. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty metal shelves inside the 1-door continental cooler in the 1st floor prep area. Instructed to paint/re-finish or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris accumulation inside the microwave. Found a black mold-like substance on the fans inside the 1-door continental cooler in the 1st fl prep area. Instructed management to detail clean both and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy grease accumulation on the floor underneath the fryers. Instructed management to clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the ventilation covers inside both restrooms. Instructed management to clean.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside several prep coolers throughout facility. Instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at washbowl sink located in first floor toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on interior of fryer cabinet. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on hood over flat top grill. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed repeat core violation from report #2280078 dated 3/26/2019 not corrected: "observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training for all certified food managers." instructed to complete allergen training and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside several prep coolers throughout facility. Instructed to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on site at time of inspection. Instructed to contract with a licensed pest control service and maintain all necessary records on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).no citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining exposed hand sink in first floor main prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at washbowl sink located in first floor toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on interior of fryer cabinet. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on hood over flat top grill. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed repeat core violation from report #2280078 dated 3/26/2019 not corrected: "observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training for all certified food managers." instructed to complete allergen training and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on the premises to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in the customer and employee washrooms. Management instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 1- door glass reach in cooler 1st fl. And 1- door refrigerator in basement.must remove cardboard from lower shelf of grill table.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from grill table,fryer cabinet,storage shelf near microwave.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from wall under counter in front prep area and dust from light shield in 1st fl toilet room.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dry food storage .must adjust threshold at basement door and adjacent door to apartments.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace spring on basement toilet room door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace low hot water pressure at basement toilet room hand sink,missing ventilation in basement toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize massive amount of articles off of floor and away from walls in basement storage room and rear yard

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for employee.must enroll and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves in basement upright cooler, instructed to remove the rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front jet spray machine drip tray's not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front small box freezer not clean, instructed to defrost and clean.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Found no metal stem thermometers at premises. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Foodhandler not wearing hair restraint. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label & date all cooked foods in coolers.must store food in clean food storage containers no carryout plastic bags to be used.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove foil from surfaces at storage racks & shelf in prep area.must repair or replace worn door gasket on glass reach in cooler, worn cutting board.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease & food debri from prep tables,pipes of cooking equipment,interior & exterior of stove,all coolers,grill table,fryer,black molded caulk at 3- comp sink.must defrost chest freezer in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floors under,around,behind cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from walls in 1st fl. Prep area.must repair or replace damaged wall in both toiletrooms,threshold at front & basement door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace damaged light shield next to 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in 1st fl. Prep area,low hot water pressure at hand sink in basement toiletroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must reseal rusty wire shelving inside basement reach-in cooler, must restrict using carry out bags for food storage

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean tops and sides of cooking equipment

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all cooler and freezer,

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

Inspector’s note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Sinks, utensils and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in basement prep area not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation fan not working in toilet room first floor. Instructed to repair fan. Hot water pressure low at hand sink first floor toilet room. Instructed to increase room pressure.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted blender stored next to exposed hand sink in prep area. Instructed to install divider or splash guard in between hand sink and blender or remove the said blender.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors with dried food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners and floors in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Light must be shielded above prep table in the basement or provide shatter proofed light bulb.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair broken self closing device at washroom door in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install back flow preventer device/vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet in the basement.------------must install exposed hand sink in the basement (noted prep table and equipment) or remove prep table and equipment.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EX TACOS, REFRIED BEANS, BARBACOA, TAQUITOS, RICE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED A FOOD INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT NOT AVAILABLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM FOR PROPER AIR FLOW.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------NOTED HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO MOP SINK, MUST FIX.--------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR ROOM OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.